A4518

Requires electric public utilities to submit transmission project proposal to BPU for approval.

Introduced·3/9/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A4518 mandates electric public utilities to submit transmission project proposals to the Board of Public Utilities for approval.

New Jersey A4518 requires electric public utilities to submit transmission project proposals to the Board of Public Utilities for approval before undertaking any transmission projects. The proposal must identify the project's potential environmental impact, document all costs, indicate if the project meets a demonstrated need, and suggest alternative project ideas if available. The Board of Public Utilities must review the proposal within 90 days, determine if it is reasonable, within the public interest, and cost-effective, and approve it if these criteria are met.

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Current
Telecommunications and Utilities Committee
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History

Mar 9

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee