New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 651: Requires BPU to designate solar portion of critical renewable microgrid as solar energy project under Community Solar Energy Program; requires Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness to designate certain microgrids as assets of importance.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee

Plain-language summary

S 651 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires BPU to designate solar portion of critical renewable microgrid as solar energy project under Community Solar Energy Program; requires Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness to designate certain microgrids as assets of importance. Primary sponsor: Bob Smith (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Bob Smith (Democratic). 1 co-sponsor.