{
  "schema_version": "1.0",
  "last_updated": "2026-07-08",
  "source": "https://pluginsolarhub.org/state-legality/",
  "disclaimer": "Informational, not legal advice. Plug-in solar law evolves fast; verify with your utility and state authority.",
  "license": {
    "name": "CC BY 4.0",
    "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
    "attribution": "PlugInSolarHub (pluginsolarhub.org)"
  },
  "state": "New Jersey",
  "slug": "new-jersey",
  "status": "Passed legislature — awaiting Governor",
  "status_badge_verbatim": "Passed legislature — awaiting Governor",
  "avg_rate_cents": 18,
  "main_utilities": [
    "PSE&G",
    "JCP&L"
  ],
  "page_url": "https://pluginsolarhub.org/state-legality/new-jersey/",
  "last_reviewed": "2026-08-01",
  "legislation": {
    "bill": "S2368 / A4836 (Garden State Balcony Solar Act)",
    "status": "passed_awaiting_governor",
    "date": "2026-06-30",
    "effective": null,
    "max_watts": 1200,
    "cert_required": "Nationally recognized testing laboratory",
    "signed_by": null,
    "source_url": "https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S2500/2368_R3.HTM",
    "notes": "Passed both chambers unanimously 30 June 2026 (Senate 40-0, Assembly 79-0-1). Still awaiting Governor Sherrill as at 1 August 2026: the Governor's own bill-action releases of 30 June and 7 July 2026 do not include it. The enacted short title in the bill text is \"Garden State Balcony Solar Act\" - trade coverage widely calls it the \"Plug-In Solar Act\", which is not the statutory name. Takes effect six months after the date of enactment.",
    "short_title_verbatim": "Garden State Balcony Solar Act",
    "source_url_type": "primary - bill text as reported by the Assembly Budget Committee, third reprint",
    "source_url_secondary": "https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2026/07/01/new-jersey-legislature-unanimously-passes-plug-in-solar-bill/"
  },
  "source_file": "/data/plug-in-solar-laws.json"
}