Directs BPU to establish rebate program for purchase of zero-emission lawn equipment.
This bill directs New Jersey's Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to create a rebate program for residents and businesses purchasing zero-emission lawn equipment, such as battery-powered mowers or leaf blowers. Rebates are calculated as 25% of the equipment cost, capped at $50 for items under $250, $100 for items between $250-$500, and $150 for items over $500. The program will be funded through the existing societal benefits charge, not new taxes, and the BPU must advertise rebates similarly to its current energy efficiency programs. The goal is to reduce reliance on gas-powered equipment by making cleaner alternatives more affordable.
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Introduced Oct 24, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
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Raj Mukherji
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