{
    "schema_version":  "1.0",
    "last_updated":  "2026-07-08",
    "source":  "https://pluginsolarhub.org/state-legality/",
    "disclaimer":  "Informational, not legal advice. Plug-in solar law evolves fast; verify with your utility and state authority.",
    "license":  {
                    "name":  "CC BY 4.0",
                    "url":  "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
                    "attribution":  "PlugInSolarHub (pluginsolarhub.org)"
                },
    "state":  "New Jersey",
    "slug":  "new-jersey",
    "status":  "Passed legislature — awaiting Governor",
    "status_badge_verbatim":  "Passed legislature — awaiting Governor",
    "avg_rate_cents":  18,
    "main_utilities":  [
                           "PSE\u0026G",
                           "JCP\u0026L"
                       ],
    "page_url":  "https://pluginsolarhub.org/state-legality/new-jersey/",
    "last_reviewed":  "2026-07-08",
    "legislation":  {
                        "bill":  "S2368 / A4836 (Garden State Plug-In Solar Act)",
                        "status":  "passed_awaiting_governor",
                        "date":  "2026-06-30",
                        "effective":  null,
                        "max_watts":  1200,
                        "cert_required":  "Nationally recognized testing laboratory",
                        "signed_by":  null,
                        "source_url":  "https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2026/07/01/new-jersey-legislature-unanimously-passes-plug-in-solar-bill/",
                        "notes":  "Passed both chambers unanimously June 30, 2026 (Senate 40-0, Assembly 79-0); awaiting Gov. Sherrill. Effective 6 months after enactment per bill text."
                    },
    "source_file":  "/data/plug-in-solar-laws.json"
}