New Jersey A256 allows electric public utilities to place power restoration equipment on private property in anticipation of power outages caused by.

New Jersey A256 enables electric public utilities to enter into agreements with private property owners to place power restoration equipment on their property in anticipation of sustained interruptions caused by major events. These major events include natural disasters like hurricanes, floods, and snowstorms, as well as other emergencies such as terrorist attacks. The bill defines a sustained interruption as the cessation of utility service lasting more than 48 hours. The act takes effect immediately but remains inoperative for 60 days after enactment.

New Jersey A256 allows electric public utilities to place power restoration equipment on private property in anticipation of power outages caused by.

New Jersey A256 enables electric public utilities to enter into agreements with private property owners to place power restoration equipment on their property in anticipation of sustained interruptions caused by major events. These major events include natural disasters like hurricanes, floods, and snowstorms, as well as other emergencies such as terrorist attacks. The bill defines a sustained interruption as the cessation of utility service lasting more than 48 hours. The act takes effect immediately but remains inoperative for 60 days after enactment.