RPS Background Info
This page contains a training overview for users of the SREC program, and links to relevant regulatory rulings by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities that affect the Solar Renewable Energy Credit (SREC) Program.
| Name of Rulemaking or Action | Status | Next Step |
| Environmental Information Disclosure | Adoption to Board | Board Agenda Dec 1, 2009 |
| Prevailing Wage Rules | Proposal to Board | Board Agenda Dec 1, 2009 |
| E-metering Rules | Adoption to Board | Board Agenda Dec 1, 2009 |
| NM&IX - Phase 1 | Adoption to DAG | Board Agenda Dec 1, 2009 |
| NM&IX - Removal of 2 MW Cap |
Proposal to Board | Board Agenda Dec 1, 2009 |
| Offshore Wind Rule | DRAFT OSW Rule Proposal circulated with Request for Comments. Alternative financing mechanism discussed 10/16/09. | ON HOLD pending new Administration |
| Solar Rule Proposal (2120 GWh Target) |
DRAFT Rule Proposal circulated 09/30/09 with Request for Comments. | ON HOLD pending legislative action. See A3520. |
| Community Renewables | DRAFT criteria circulated 10/22/09 with Request for Comments. | ON HOLD pending legislative action. See S2535. |
| RPS Class I Rule Amendments supporting 30% by 2020 and extension out to 2025 | DRAFT 30% RPS Analysis circulated 09/18/09 for discussionin stakeholder meeting. 30% RPS Analysis to be revised and circulated for comment. | ON HOLD pending new Administration |
| Interconnection to Transmission System vs Distribution System | Request for Comments circulated 03/09/09. | NO ACTION to be taken at this time |
Straw Proposal for ACP and SAP Levels for NJRPS Reporting Year 2008
RPS Resolution
Resolution on 01.23.04 altering minimum percentages and setting dates for start and end of reporting years:
RPS_Resolution_20040126.pdf
Min_RPS_Requirements.pdf
Reporting Year Clarification
Defines reporting year such that reporting year 2005 runs from 06.01.04 through 05.31.05.
SOLAR REC Attestation Form
Use this form to establish yourself as the owner of a qualified generating facility that is solar. It is needed to establish your REC trading account.
NON-SOLAR REC Attestation Form
Use this form to establish yourself as the owner of a qualified generating facility that is non-solar. It is needed to establish your REC trading account.
Major System Change Form
Use this form to report major changes to your generating system, including changes in ownership, location, generating capacity, or major equipment (solar panels, inverters, or meters).
RPS Rule Amendments
Rule amendments published in New Jersey Register in April 2004, addressing RPS percentages, restriction of solar RECs to energy generated at facilities directly connected to a distribution system supplying New Jersey, and tracking systems:
Renewable Energy Compliance Certification Forms
Annual affidavit to be filed with the Board of Public Utilities certifying that a generating facility continues to operate in conformity with New Jersey's renewable energy portfolio standards at N.J.A.C. 14:4-8.4 through 8.6. Forms include: The Solar Renewable Energy Certificate form; The Class I Renewable Energy Certification form; The Class II Renewable Energy Certification form.
Contract Requirements between SREC Sellers and Buyers
Describes the components that should be in a contract between an SREC Seller and Buyer.