The "New Jersey Town Center Microgrid Pilot Program Act."

The New Jersey Town Center Microgrid Pilot Program Act establishes a framework for certain municipalities (including Atlantic City, Camden County, Hoboken, and Trenton) to develop microgrids that supply electricity to critical facilities during power outages. The bill allows these "pilot agencies" to contract with developers for microgrid projects through a streamlined approval process involving the Division of Local Government Services and the Board of Public Utilities. It creates specific procurement procedures outside standard public contracting rules, requiring public hearings and 60-day review periods for project agreements. The program aims to enhance community resilience by enabling hospitals, emergency centers, and other essential services to maintain operations during grid disruptions.