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New Jersey Sets Transportation Electrification Targets for 2025 and Beyond
January 20, 2020
New Jersey Sets Transportation Electrification Targets for 2025 and Beyond

On May 3, 2018, Governor Phil Murphy signed the State Zero-Emission Vehicle Programs Memorandum of Understanding, under which ten signatory states have pledged to advance the use of zero-emission vehicles within their borders. On January 17, 2020, the Governor reinforced this commitment by signing S-2252 (A-4819) into law, setting tangible targets for electrifying the transportation sector within the state.

S-2252 establishes goals for both passenger and state electric vehicles. By 2025, at least 330,000 of all registered passenger and light-duty commercial vehicles in the state should be plug-in electric vehicles, with that number increasing to 2 million by December 31, 2035. By 2040, the bill requires that at least 85% of all new or leased cars be plug-in electric vehicles. S-2252 also requires that the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) establish and implement an incentive program that will provide a maximum $5,000 towards the purchase or lease of an electric vehicle, and up to $500 for the purchase and installation of in-home charging equipment.

To help facilitate this increase in electric vehicles on New Jersey roads and decrease range anxiety, S-2252 also establishes goals for charging station installation along travel corridors, at overnight lodging locations, at multi-family residences, and at community locations. “Community locations” are defined to include town centers, commercial and retail areas, and near concentrations of multi-family dwellings. This requirement ties in to the recent passage of S-606, which prompts municipalities to account for current and future EV charging stations in master plans and redevelopment plans. S-2252 sets detailed targets to aid in municipal planning and reinforces S-606’s call to site charging infrastructure in areas frequented by community members.

With the passage of S-2252, New Jersey has made yet another step towards electrifying its transportation sector, and municipalities and businesses are being called upon to help the state reach its goals. If you are a municipality, developer, or other business wondering how this new law will affect you, Parker McCay’s Municipal and Environmental attorneys are available to help.

The content of this post is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice or legal opinion. You should consult a lawyer concerning your specific situation and any specific legal question you may have.

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