If a state agency was expecting to quickly reach a consensus on how to fix New Jersey’s solar market, it may prove as elusive as legislative efforts turned out to be earlier this month.
The Office of Clean Energy’s two options for stabilizing the solar sector won mixed reviews at best from some of the state’s utilities, which would be asked to extend programs that helped residents and businesses put solar systems in place through long-term contracts.
Specifically, the agency plans to advise the expansion of solar loan programs and that suppliers increase the amount of solar electricity power they buy.
The office is preparing a recommendation to the Board of Public Utilities whether to expand the solar loan programs for the state’s four electric utilities, but only Public Service Electric & Gas is enthusiastic about the prospect.
