Directs BPU to adopt rules and regulations incentivizing solar energy generation in roadside rights-of-way.*
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This bill directs the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to create rules and regulations that encourage solar energy generation on roadside rights-of-way. The BPU must incorporate these projects into existing solar incentive programs, focusing on projects connected to the electric grid and located on state or local government-owned land. The rules will include capacity limits, annual targets, and requirements to ensure public safety and road maintenance, while also considering environmental impacts and traffic patterns.
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