New Jersey A256 allows electric public utilities to place power restoration equipment on private property to prepare for power outages.
New Jersey A256 permits electric public utilities to enter into agreements with private property owners to place power restoration equipment on their land in anticipation of sustained power outages. This applies to outages caused by major events such as natural disasters or emergencies declared by state or federal authorities. The bill defines "major event" and "sustained interruption" and takes effect immediately but remains inoperative for 60 days after enactment.
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