The NJ Assembly last tonight, on a 42-31 vote, gave final approval to S-564 (Smith/Bateman) that establishes a Solar Roof Installation Warranty Program in the state Economic Development Authority. 

The legislation transfers $2 million from societal benefits charge to initially fund program.


We profiled the bill last March in: New Jersey legislation seeks to plug holes in solar roofs


It now  goes to Gov. Chris Christie who has until Jan. 19 to sign or reject it.
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