Behind the Bill: How New Jersey’s Garden State Balcony Solar Act Opens Solar Beyond the Rooftop
By PlugInSolarUS Editorial Team · Published 2026-09-02 · Updated September 2, 2026 · 18 min read
Assemblyman Clinton Calabrese explains how New Jersey’s new law gives renters, condominium owners, and other residents a new way to participate in solar while building product certification, electrical safety, and property protections directly into the framework.
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