Requires electric transmission owners to join transmission entities.
This bill requires electric utilities owning transmission facilities in New Jersey to join and transfer control of those facilities to federally approved regional transmission organizations (like independent system operators). It directly affects electric utilities operating transmission infrastructure within the state, mandating they comply with specific standards for these entities. Key provisions include preventing "rate pancaking" (multiple duplicate fees for electricity delivery), ensuring transmission control is separate from power generation, improving grid reliability, and requiring independent governance. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage, with the Board of Public Utilities authorized to implement necessary rules.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 29, 2025
Last action Jun 12, 2025
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Total actions
3
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1
Committee
2
Jun 12, 2025
Committee
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
upper
Jun 12, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported out of Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
upper
May 29, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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