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Committee releases bill directing BPU study of ocean-wave energy potential

3839037 · June 12, 2025
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Summary

AB 1478 tasks the Board of Public Utilities to study wave (ocean) energy potential and set goals; conservation groups backed the study while some members requested detail on pilot scope and costs.

The Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee on June 25 released AB 1478, which requires a study of ocean energy potential and directs the Board of Public Utilities to establish wave and tidal energy goals and take actions to position New Jersey as a national leader in ocean energy. The committee posted the bill with no committee amendments.

Jasmine Teles of the New Jersey League of Conservation Voters…

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