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Legislative & Regulatory
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New Jersey
A3330 Requires developers constructing certain renewable energy generation systems to ensure that such systems would be functionally integrated to the electric grid prior to commencement of construction
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee, 10/11/2012.
Bill would require the Board of Public Utilities ("BPU") to establish standards requiring that developers constructing grid-connected renewable energy generation systems ensure, prior to the commencement of construction or billing for related services, that such systems would be functionally integrated to the electric grid upon completion of construction. A renewable energy generation system developer may charge fees, as determined by BPU regulation, to recover reasonable costs associated with the process of making the determination of whether a completed system would be functionally integrated to the electric grid.
Bill Would Mandate Code for Natural Gas Vehicle Home-Fueling
Passed by the Senate, 10/25/2012 (39-0). Recieved in the Assembly, 11/19/2012.
S-2196: The bill directs the Commissioner of Community Affairs to adopt a compressed natural gas vehicle home-fueling connections code. This code will establish appropriate standards for compressed natural gas vehicle fueling systems in residential garages and homes, substantially complying with the National Fire Protection Association's Vehicular Gaseous Fuel Systems Code, NFPA 52, or another equivalent national technical standard or code.
Text of Bill
Senate Environment and Energy Committee Statement
Bill Would Allow Compressed Natural Gas to Power N.J. School Buses
Reported from Senate Environment and Energy Committee, referred to Budget and Appropriations Committee, 10/15/2012.
S-2197 (Identical Bill A-3418): The bill would amend existing law, which allows liquefied petroleum gas as an alternative fuel for a school bus, to also allow compressed natural gas to be used instead of, in addition to, or in combination with a conventional fuel. Consistent with current law applicable to the use of liquefied petroleum gas, the school bus must have been equipped or converted for such use and must be operated in accordance with applicable law, including regulations, codes, standards, and guidelines adopted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the National Fire Protection Association.
Text of Bill
Committee Statement
Senate Urges Feds to Test Safety of Natural Gas for School Buses
Passed by Senate (voice vote), filed with Secretary of State to be transmitted to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation and the New Jersey congressional delegation, 10/25/2012.
SR-76: In light of the advantages of natural gas as a power choice for high-mileage fleets such as buses, the Resolution urges the U.S. Secretary of Transportation to direct the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to conduct safety testing of certain school buses powered by compressed natural gas.
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