Establishes requirements for newly installed and replacement electric utility poles and transmission towers.
This bill requires New Jersey's Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to establish standards for electric utility poles and transmission towers. It mandates that utilities install new or replacement distribution poles using the highest class of wood (or equivalent non-wood material of equal quality) and transmission towers made from the highest-grade materials, consistent with federal requirements. The BPU must reference national electrical standards when setting these rules and require annual public reports on utility compliance. These changes directly affect all electric public utilities operating in New Jersey, aiming to improve infrastructure safety and reliability.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
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John McKeon
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