New Jersey
Policy Description:
On May 23, 2018, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed into law A3723, which sets a statewide benchmarking requirement for commercial buildings 25,000 square feet and larger through the Board of Public Utilities. The bill also includes a number of renewable energy provisions including increasing the state’s renewables portfolio standard to 50% by 2030.
Relevant Links:
| Building Types Affected | Size | Compliance Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| ALL | 2023-05-23 |
Notes:
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities has until 5 years after the adoption of A3723 to implement the benchmarking program. As of September 2018, no compliance deadline for covered buildings has been established.
Transparency:
Required Transparency:
No
Notes:
As of September 2018, the disclosure requirements for New Jersey's benchmarking requirement are undefined.
Reporting:
Required Reporting:
No
Utility Requirements/Support:
Utility Requirements/Support:
No
Verification:
Verification:
No
Compliance:
Compliance Enforcement:
Yes