A 2918 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires BPU to respond in writing to written concerns of Division of Rate Counsel during certain proceedings.

This bill requires New Jersey's Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to provide written responses to all written concerns raised by the Division of Rate Counsel during electric utility rate proceedings. It directly affects BPU's process when reviewing rate cases for electric public utilities, mandating that the BPU cannot take final action until it has addressed each concern in writing. The law does not require the BPU to follow the Division's recommendations or base decisions on its concerns. The key mechanism is a procedural delay until written responses are provided, ensuring formal engagement with the Rate Counsel's input before proceeding.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee
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Alex Sauickie
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