S.258

Requires electric public utilities to develop and implement grid modernization plans; appropriates $300 million.

Introduced·1/9/24

New Jersey S258 mandates electric public utilities to create and execute grid modernization plans and allocates $300 million for related grants.

New Jersey S258 requires electric public utilities to develop and implement grid modernization plans aimed at enhancing the electric transmission and distribution system. The bill mandates the Board of Public Utilities to approve these plans, which must include projects like integrating energy storage systems, increasing the capacity for distributed energy resources, and preparing the system to meet the state's greenhouse gas emissions goals.

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Where it stands

Current
Budget and Appropriations Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

DDD
3
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Environment and Energy Committee: Reported with Amendments

5 Yea

RDRDD

0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 14, 2024

10:00 AM

Senate Environment and Energy Hearing

History

Mar 14, 2024

Senate

Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading

Mar 14, 2024

Senate

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee