Establishes Office of Clean Energy Equity in BPU; directs establishment of certain clean energy, energy efficiency, and energy storage programs for overburdened communities; makes change to community solar program.

Summary

The bill establishes an Office of Clean Energy Equity within the Board of Public Utilities to oversee clean‑energy, efficiency and storage projects in overburdened neighborhoods. It mandates solar and storage targets, workforce training, outreach, and earmarks at least 10% of the BPU’s clean‑energy budget (or $50 million) for these efforts. The measure aims to lower energy costs for low‑income households and create local jobs.

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