48:3-91.6 Contracts for provision of alternative electrical energy systems; inclusion of local units in State contract, certain conditions; definitions.

1. a. The State, prior to initiating the process required pursuant to P.L.1954, c.48 (C.52:34-6 et seq.) for entering into a written contract for the provision of alternative electrical energy systems, shall notify in writing or through electronic mail the governing body of each local government contracting unit of its intent to enter into such a contract. Upon receiving the notification, the governing body of the local government contracting unit may request that the State include in the proposed contract the provision of alternative electrical energy systems for the use of the local government contracting unit. The State may include in any proposed contract for the provision of alternative electrical energy systems the facilities of any local government contracting unit which has requested the State to do so pursuant to this act if such inclusion may be accomplished within the State's schedule for entering into the contract.

The State Treasurer shall consult with the Board of Public Utilities and the Commissioner of Environmental Protection regarding the technical sufficiency of alternative electrical energy systems for purposes of inclusion in the proposed contract.

b. As used in this section:

"Alternative electrical energy" means Class I renewable energy as that term is defined in section 3 of P.L.1999, c.23 (C.48:3-51);

"Alternative electrical energy system" means any system which uses alternative electrical energy to provide all or a portion of the electricity for the heating, cooling, or general electrical energy needs of a building; and

"Local government contracting unit" means any county, municipality, local authority, public school district, or county college.

L.2007, c.305, s.1.