S.2816

Requires electric public utilities to submit to BPU and implement electric infrastructure improvement plans.

Chamber Passed·5/20/24

New Jersey S2816 mandates electric public utilities to develop and implement electric infrastructure improvement plans.

New Jersey S2816 requires electric public utilities to submit electric infrastructure improvement plans to the Board of Public Utilities (BPU). These plans aim to reopen electric distribution circuits closed to additional renewable energy installations or restricted to 100 kilowatts or less of remaining capacity. The BPU must review and approve or modify these plans within 120 days of the bill's enactment, with utilities required to schedule the work at the earliest possible date.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 31–6 · May 20, 2024
Current
Telecommunications and Utilities Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

31 Yea

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6 Nay

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3 Not Voting

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Calendar

Mar 4, 2024

10:00 AM

Senate Environment and Energy Hearing

History

May 20, 2024

Senate

Passed by the Senate (31-6)

May 20, 2024

Assembly

Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee

May 13, 2024

Senate

Senate Amendment (Voice) (Ruiz)