A5188

"Advanced Grid Technologies Act"; requires State oversight of supplemental projects and establishes expedited review for projects utilizing advanced transmission technologies.

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Advanced Grid Technologies Act requires state oversight of supplemental transmission projects and establishes expedited review for projects utilizing.

The Advanced Grid Technologies Act mandates that electric public utilities in New Jersey apply for a certificate of public convenience and necessity from the Board of Public Utilities before constructing supplemental transmission projects. The bill establishes two application review processes. The first process involves expedited approval if the project meets certain grid performance benchmarks through the deployment of advanced transmission technologies or advanced distribution technologies.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

25 Yea

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15 Nay

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Calendar

Jun 28

2:00 PM

Assembly Budget Hearing

Jun 28

4:00 PM

Assembly Budget Hearing

History

Jul 7

Senate

Approved P.L.2026, c.34.

Jun 30

Assembly

Passed by the Assembly (56-22-0)

Jun 30

Senate

Received in the Senate without Reference, 2nd Reading