New Jersey Community Solar PV Projects, Edition 20240807 (Util_solar_community) (Web Mercator ArcGIS Online Service)

Identification Information:

Citation:

Citation Information:

Publication Date: 20240807

Title: New Jersey Community Solar PV Projects, Edition 20240807 (Util_solar_community) (Web Mercator ArcGIS Online Service)

Geospatial Data Presentation Form: vector digital data

Publication Information:

Publisher: NJDEP

Online Linkage: https://www.nj.gov/dep/gis/digidownload/zips/OpenData/Util_solar_community.zip

Description:

Abstract: In May 2018, Governor Murphy directed the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to create a 3-year pilot community solar program for the State, beginning in 2019. Since its inception, the BPU has granted conditional approvals to 45 community solar projects in Program Year 1, and an additional 105 projects in Program Year 2, which have been mapped in this dataset. As the program continues, and subsequent projects are awarded, they will be added to this dataset to provide a full and accurate representation of the spatial distribution of projects awarded under the Community Solar Program. For more information about the Community Solar Pilot Program, visit https://njcleanenergy.com/renewable-energy/programs/community-solar

Purpose: This dataset was developed to support the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities and their Community Solar Pilot Program. The NJDEP’s Bureau of Climate Change and Clean Energy supports the BPU in many clean energy related initiatives. Providing this geospatial dataset will enable users to view the spatial distribution of projects, as well as relevant information specific to each awarded project. It will also assist with tracking of the program’s growth from year to year.

Time Period of Content:

Time Period Information:

Range of Dates/Times:

Beginning Date: 20191220

Ending Date: 20240724

Currentness Reference: publication date

Status:

Progress: In work

Maintenance and Update Frequency: As needed

Spatial Domain:

Bounding Coordinates:

West Bounding Coordinate: -75.587089

East Bounding Coordinate: -73.899178

North Bounding Coordinate: 41.357794

South Bounding Coordinate: 38.924577

Keywords:

Theme:

Theme Keyword Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Category

Theme Keyword: utilitiesCommunication

Theme:

Theme Keyword Thesaurus: None

Theme Keyword: Photovoltaic

Theme Keyword: energy

Theme Keyword: BPU

Theme Keyword: New Jersey Community Solar PV Projects

Theme Keyword: Community

Theme Keyword: Util_solar_community

Theme Keyword: NJDEP

Theme Keyword: NJDEP Bureau of Energy & Sustainability

Theme Keyword: Solar PV

Place:

Place Keyword Thesaurus: None

Place Keyword: Morris County

Place Keyword: Hunterdon County

Place Keyword: Atlantic County

Place Keyword: Monmouth County

Place Keyword: Camden County

Place Keyword: Mercer County

Place Keyword: New Jersey

Place Keyword: Burlington County

Place Keyword: Cape May County

Place Keyword: Ocean County

Place Keyword: Cumberland County

Place Keyword: Middlesex County

Place Keyword: Essex County

Place Keyword: Hudson County

Place Keyword: Sussex County

Place Keyword: Union County

Place Keyword: Warren County

Place Keyword: Somerset County

Place Keyword: Bergen County

Place Keyword: Passaic County

Place Keyword: Salem County

Place Keyword: USA

Place Keyword: Gloucester County

Place Keyword: NJ

Access Constraints: In most cases, a downloadable shapefile (.zip) version of this layer is also available. Information to download the shapefile can be found in the Distribution Section of this metadata record. This data layer is shown in the NJDEP's NJ-GeoWeb mapping application accessible through the Online Linkage: https://www.nj.gov/dep/gis/geowebsplash.htm

Use Constraints: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Data Distribution Agreement. The data provided herein are distributed subject to the following conditions and restrictions: NJDEP assumes no responsibility to maintain them in any manner or form and disclaims any duty or obligation to either maintain availability of or to update the data. Terms of Agreement 1. All data is provided, as is, without any representation or warranty of any kind, implied, expressed or statutory including, but not limited to, the warranties of non-infringement of third party rights, title, merchantability or fitness for a particular use, freedom from computer virus nor are any such warranties to be implied with respect to the digital data layers furnished hereunder. User is responsible for understanding the accuracy limitations of all digital data layers provided herein, as documented in the accompanying cross-reference files (see SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION). Any reproduction or manipulation of the above data must ensure that the coordinate reference system remains intact. 2. Digital data received from the NJDEP may not be reproduced or redistributed without all the metadata provided. 3. Any maps, publications, reports, or other documents produced as a result of this project that utilize this digital data will credit the NJDEP's Geographic Information System (GIS) as the source of the data with the following credit/disclaimer: 'This (map/publication/report) was developed using New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Geographic Information System digital data, but this secondary product has not been verified by NJDEP and is not state-authorized or endorsed.' 4. NJDEP makes no warranty that digital data are free of Copyright or Trademark claims or other restrictions or limitations on free use or display. Making a copy of this data may be subject to the copyright of trademark laws.

Point of Contact:

Contact Information:

Contact Organization Primary:

Contact Organization: NJDEP Bureau of Energy & Sustainability

Contact Person: Ryan Gergely

Contact Position: Research Scientist 3

Contact Address:

Address Type: physical

City: Trenton

State or Province: NJ

Postal Code: 08625

Contact Voice Telephone: 609-292-8848

Contact Electronic Mail Address: ryan.gergely@dep.nj.gov

Native Data Set Environment: Version 6.2 (Build 9200) ; Esri ArcGIS 10.4.0.5524

Data Quality Information:

Logical Consistency Report: The point locations and attribute data for this dataset were obtained from the NJBPU. Once mapped, the locations were checked for accuracy using aerial imagery, as well as confidential site plans submitted by each developer in their application packages.

Completeness Report: The database values were checked for completeness and accuracy using the information provided in the NJBPU’s Board Orders and the BPU’s monthly solar activity reports. Any null values (i.e. “Completion Year”) will be updated as the information becomes available.

Lineage:

Source Information:

Source Citation:

Citation Information:

Publication Date: 20191220

Title: New Jersey Community Solar Project

Geospatial Data Presentation Form: vector digital data

Publication Information:

Publisher: New Jersey Board of Public Utilities

Online Linkage: https://njcleanenergy.com/renewable-energy/programs/community-solar

Source Scale Denominator: 2400

Type of Source Media: onLine

Source Time Period of Content:

Time Period Information:

Single Date/Time:

Calendar Date: 20191220

Source Currentness Reference: publication date

Source Citation Abbreviation: NJBPU

Source Contribution: The source provided the locations and attribute data for the dataset.

Process Step:

Process Description:

The data for the initial 45 points that make up this dataset were obtained from the Board Orders released by the Board of Public Utilities, awarding contracts for each of the projects under year 1 of the Community Solar Pilot Program. The structure of the dataset (i.e. attributes) were chosen by NJDEP based on keeping similarities between the other solar datasets we have published, as well as identifying relevant attributes to contain within the dataset. Once these projects are completed, they will be added to the master monthly solar spreadsheet published by the BPU, at which point the attributes (i.e. project size, developer, address, etc.) will be checked for consistency, and null values (i.e. “Account Number”) will be filled in. Points were mapped using latitude and longitude coordinates based on the addresses provided and confidential site plans submitted as part of the developers’ applications.

Process Date: 20200325

Process Contact:

Contact Information:

Contact Organization Primary:

Contact Organization: NJDEP Bureau of Energy & Sustainability

Contact Person: Ryan Gergely

Contact Position: Research Scientist 3

Contact Address:

Address Type: physical

City: Trenton

State or Province: NJ

Postal Code: 08625

Contact Voice Telephone: 609-292-8848

Contact Electronic Mail Address: ryan.gergely@dep.nj.gov

Spatial Data Organization Information:

Direct Spatial Reference Method: Vector

Point and Vector Object Information:

SDTS Terms Description:

SDTS Point and Vector Object Type: Entity point

Point and Vector Object Count: 99

Entity and Attribute Information:

Detailed Description:

Entity Type:

Entity Type Label: Util_solar_community

Entity Type Definition: New Jersey Community Solar

Entity Type Definition Source: NJDEP,BPU

Attribute:

Attribute Label: OBJECTID

Attribute Definition: Internal feature number.

Attribute Definition Source: Esri

Attribute Domain Values:

Unrepresentable Domain: Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.

Attribute:

Attribute Label: Account_No

Attribute Definition: SRP Registration Number from BPU Monthly Solar Reporting Spreadsheet.

Attribute Definition Source: NJDEP

Attribute Domain Values:

Unrepresentable Domain: Unique value

Attribute:

Attribute Label: Docket_No

Attribute Definition: Docket Number of the Board Order that approved the project.

Attribute Definition Source: NJDEP

Attribute Domain Values:

Unrepresentable Domain: Unique value

Attribute:

Attribute Label: Capacity

Attribute Definition: Capacity of the solar project in megawatts of DC current.

Attribute Definition Source: NJDEP

Attribute Domain Values:

Unrepresentable Domain: Unique value

Attribute:

Attribute Label: Applicant

Attribute Definition: Name of the applicant/developer.

Attribute Definition Source: NJDEP

Attribute Domain Values:

Unrepresentable Domain: Unique value

Attribute:

Attribute Label: EDC

Attribute Definition: Electric Distribution Company territory that the project falls within.

Attribute Definition Source: NJDEP

Attribute Domain Values:

Enumerated Domain:

Enumerated Domain Value: ACE

Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Atlantic City Electric

Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: NJDEP

Enumerated Domain:

Enumerated Domain Value: JCP&L

Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Jersey Central Power & Electric

Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: NJDEP

Enumerated Domain:

Enumerated Domain Value: PSE&G

Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Public Service Electric & Gas

Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: NJDEP

Enumerated Domain:

Enumerated Domain Value: ORU

Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Orange & Rockland

Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: NJDEP

Attribute:

Attribute Label: Address

Attribute Definition: Address of the solar project.

Attribute Definition Source: NJDEP

Attribute Domain Values:

Unrepresentable Domain: Unique value

Attribute:

Attribute Label: City

Attribute Definition: City of the solar project.

Attribute Definition Source: NJDEP

Attribute Domain Values:

Unrepresentable Domain: Unique value

Attribute:

Attribute Label: County

Attribute Definition: County of the solar project.

Attribute Definition Source: NJDEP

Attribute Domain Values:

Unrepresentable Domain: Unique value

Attribute:

Attribute Label: Zip

Attribute Definition: Zip code of the solar project.

Attribute Definition Source: NJDEP

Attribute Domain Values:

Unrepresentable Domain: Unique value

Attribute:

Attribute Label: State

Attribute Definition: State abbreviation of the solar project.

Attribute Definition Source: NJDEP

Attribute Domain Values:

Unrepresentable Domain: Unique value

Attribute:

Attribute Label: Latitude

Attribute Definition: Latitude coordinates of the solar project.

Attribute Definition Source: NJDEP

Attribute Domain Values:

Unrepresentable Domain: Unique value

Attribute:

Attribute Label: Longitude

Attribute Definition: Longitude coordinates of the solar project.

Attribute Definition Source: NJDEP

Attribute Domain Values:

Unrepresentable Domain: Unique value

Attribute:

Attribute Label: Rooftop

Attribute Definition: Yes/No identifier of if the project is located on the rooftop of a structure.

Attribute Definition Source: NJDEP

Attribute Domain Values:

Enumerated Domain:

Enumerated Domain Value: Y

Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Yes, the project is located on the rooftop of a structure.

Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: NJDEP

Enumerated Domain:

Enumerated Domain Value: N

Enumerated Domain Value Definition: No, the project is not located on the rooftop of a structure.

Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: NJDEP

Attribute:

Attribute Label: GroundMount

Attribute Definition: Yes/No identifier of if the project is located on the ground.

Attribute Definition Source: NJDEP

Attribute Domain Values:

Enumerated Domain:

Enumerated Domain Value: Y

Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Yes, the project is located on the ground.

Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: NJDEP

Enumerated Domain:

Enumerated Domain Value: N

Enumerated Domain Value Definition: No, the project is not located on the ground.

Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: NJDEP

Attribute:

Attribute Label: LMI

Attribute Definition: Yes/No identifier of if the project is located in/near a low-to-moderate income community.

Attribute Definition Source: NJDEP

Attribute Domain Values:

Enumerated Domain:

Enumerated Domain Value: Y

Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Yes, the project is located in/near a low-to-moderate income community.

Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: NJDEP

Enumerated Domain:

Enumerated Domain Value: N

Enumerated Domain Value Definition: No, the project is not located in/near a low-to-moderate income community.

Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: NJDEP

Attribute:

Attribute Label: Description

Attribute Definition: Description of the project siting.

Attribute Definition Source: NJDEP

Attribute Domain Values:

Unrepresentable Domain: Unique value

Attribute:

Attribute Label: ProgramYear

Attribute Definition: Program year that the project was approved under.

Attribute Definition Source: NJDEP

Attribute Domain Values:

Unrepresentable Domain: Unique value

Attribute:

Attribute Label: CompletionYear

Attribute Definition: Calendar year that the project was completed.

Attribute Definition Source: NJDEP

Attribute Domain Values:

Unrepresentable Domain: Unique value

Distribution Information:

Distributor:

Contact Information:

Contact Organization Primary:

Contact Organization: NJDEP/DOIT/BGIS

Contact Address:

Address Type: mailing and physical

Address: 401 East State Street

Address: PO Box 420

City: Trenton

State or Province: NJ

Postal Code: 08625

Contact Voice Telephone: (609) 777-0672

Contact Facsimile Telephone: (609) 292-7900

Contact Electronic Mail Address: gisnet@dep.nj.gov

Resource Description: Downloadable Data

Distribution Liability: See "Use Constraints"

Standard Order Process:

Digital Form:

Digital Transfer Information:

Format Name: DEP distributes ESRI .SHP and/or GDB. Some data may be NJ GeoWeb "display only" layers.

Format Version Number: 9x/10x

Format Specification: NJDEP NJ GeoWeb online mapping application

File Decompression Technique: zip

Digital Transfer Option:

Online Option:

Computer Contact Information:

Network Address:

Network Resource Name: https://www.nj.gov/dep/gis/

Online Option:

Computer Contact Information:

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Network Resource Name: https://www.nj.gov/dep/gis/geowebsplash.htm

Fees: none

Ordering Instructions: none

Metadata Reference Information:

Metadata Date: 20240807

Metadata Contact:

Contact Information:

Contact Organization Primary:

Contact Organization: NJDEP Bureau of Energy & Sustainability

Contact Person: Ryan Gergely

Contact Position: Research Scientist 3

Contact Address:

Address Type: physical

City: Trenton

State or Province: NJ

Postal Code: 08625

Contact Voice Telephone: 609-292-8848

Contact Electronic Mail Address: ryan.gergely@dep.nj.gov

Metadata Standard Name: FGDC Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata

Metadata Standard Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998

Metadata Time Convention: local time