S 2837 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires public utility to charge nonprofit organization residential rate.

This bill requires New Jersey public utilities to charge qualifying nonprofit organizations the residential utility rate (not commercial) for services at their primary location if the residential rate is lower. It defines qualifying nonprofits as those meeting IRS 501(c)(3) standards or New Jersey nonprofit corporation rules. Utilities must establish a certification process, in consultation with the Board of Public Utilities, for nonprofits to prove eligibility for the residential rate. This directly affects nonprofits using utility services and public utilities providing those services.
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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 in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
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