A 4635
Authorizes construction, installation, and operation of solar energy generating facilities, structures, and equipment on preserved farmland, in certain cases, pursuant to lease agreement executed between landowner and solar developer.
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Bill overview
This bill authorizes the construction, installation, and operation of solar energy generating facilities, structures, and equipment on preserved farmland in New Jersey, subject to a lease agreement between the landowner and a solar developer. It allows landowners to utilize solar energy generation on preserved land, even if the equipment is owned by the developer, as long as specific conditions are met, including lease agreement terms and limitations on energy generation capacity. The bill updates existing law to reflect current practices in the solar energy industry.
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Alex Sauickie
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