New Jersey A4626 mandates electric utilities to conduct wellness checks for residents in age-restricted communities during power outages.
New Jersey A4626 requires electric public utilities to maintain a confidential registry of residents in age-restricted communities who rely on powered medical devices. Utilities must update this registry annually and prioritize power restoration for these individuals within one hour of a power outage. If power cannot be restored within four hours, utilities must conduct wellness checks to ensure these residents have access to backup power or alternative accommodations. Utilities must also provide backup power supplies if necessary.
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