Requires electric public utilities to submit to BPU and implement electric infrastructure improvement plans.
This bill requires New Jersey's electric public utilities to submit detailed infrastructure improvement plans to the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) within 120 days. The plans must address reopening closed or restricted electric distribution circuits - currently limiting renewable energy installations - to allow more solar and storage projects, using smart inverter technology to manage electricity flow. Utilities must also report on new renewable interconnection approvals and complete required work as soon as possible. The BPU will review and approve these plans within 300 days, focusing on expanding access to distributed renewable energy systems.
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Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee
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3 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Jim Kennedy
DDemocratic
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Melinda Kane
DDemocratic
P
Wayne DeAngelo
DDemocratic
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