Good news is on the rise for those who have already gone solar in New Jersey but especially for those who are looking to dive into the sun-inspired approach in the near future.
Governor Chris Christie recently released his EMP, or Energy Master Plan. Its contents sum up his intentions for energy implementation over the next decade.
"Since issuance of the 2008 EMP, New Jersey’s economy, like that of the U.S. as a whole, has experienced a sharp reversal, while New Jersey’s solar industry has grown significantly," Christie admits.
"Renewable energy sources, particularly solar, may provide optimum benefits in reducing peak demand since peak demand periods generally coincide with periods in which solar facilities are producing at their highest capacity," Christie details in the plan.
And while the plan is a bit general in order to keep options flexible for future shifts in what's done and how energy is handled, it shows that Christie is increasing his support in solar energy and bringing a more fair route to SRECs, or Solar Renewable Energy Credits.
"The State will consider programs to allow New Jersey residents who have been unable to take advantage of individual PV systems to do so and will support an extension of the long-term contracting programs offered by the electric distribution companies," Christie continues.
While it's early yet and this EMP for the next 10 years is freshly on record, it's a hopeful sign that Christie is looking to expand opportunities for solar so that they reach more and more people in New Jersey.
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