The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) today praised as historic New Jerseys initiatives that could help it overtake California as the nations leading solar market. Last week, New Jersey finalized the nations best renewable energy portfolio standard (RPS) for solar power, which calls for 90 megawatts of solar by 2008.
The states new RPS will continue the explosive growth launched by the states excellent consumer rebate program, which encourages homeowners, businesses and the public sector to deploy solar energy solutions, said Glenn Hamer, SEIAs Executive Director.
New Jersey Governor James E. McGreevey and NJ Board of Public Utilities President Jeanne M. Fox have led the Garden State to embrace solar and other clean energy technologies. Recognizing New Jerseys abundant, idle rooftops as a prime location to generate new power for the state, they have put in place a set of incentives that will help clean the states air while generating jobs for their constituents. The state is also developing a strong net metering law that will make it easy for solar users to connect to the grid and provide their excess electricity into the system.
As New Jersey adopts these forward-thinking policies, Governor Schwarzenegger has promised to maintain Californias pro-solar leadership, Hamer added. Lets hope this bi-coastal battle of the titans shows other states and the federal government how to enhance our energy security while creating jobs here in America.
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