Directs BPU to conduct study to determine whether microgrid and distributed energy resource deployment will reduce length of power outages.

This bill requires New Jersey's Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to study whether microgrids and distributed energy resources (like localized solar or battery systems) can reduce the duration of long-term power outages. The BPU must compare New Jersey's grid performance to other states, assess real-world microgrid impacts, consult with utilities and experts, and analyze costs for ratepayers and the state. The study must include recommendations to improve grid resilience and reliability, with a report due within nine months. This mandates an analysis - not immediate action - directly affecting how New Jersey evaluates future energy infrastructure investments.