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Murphy Signs Law to Expand Community Solar Program
But some solar advocates worry about problems connecting new solar arrays to aging power grid
TOM JOHNSON / NJ SPOTLIGHT NEWS – New Jersey’s popular community solar program, an initiative that allows low- and moderate-income households to use green energy with the added benefit of lowering their electric bills, will be expanded under a law signed Thursday.
The new law simplifies the application process, provides subscribers with a more seamless energy bill, and makes more capacity available to develop community solar across the state. Gov. Phil Murphy signed the measure Thursday …
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