Bill > A5466

Introduced Session

This bill would create the "New Jersey Grid Modernization Task Force" (task force) in the Office of the Governor. The task force would be charged with developing a comprehensive master plan for the modernization of New Jersey's electric grid in anticipation of trends such as the increased adoption of electric vehicles, the construction of additional residential solar facilities, and the increased use of electric heating systems. The task force would also examine the issue of maintaining appropriate funding for the New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority established by section 4 of the "New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority Act of 1984," P.L.1984, c.73 (C.27:1B-4), in light of the increased adoption of electric vehicles. The task force would consist of: the President of the Board of Public Utilities; the Commissioners of Community Affairs Environmental Protection, and Transportation; the Chief Executive Officer of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority; representatives from electric public utilities, the construction industry, the electrical engineering industry, the manufacturing industry, and the New Jersey Coalition of Automotive Retailers; and members of the public appointed by the Governor and the presiding officers of the Legislature. No later than one year after its organization, the task force would be required to submit its master plan to the Governor and the Legislature. The task force would expire 30 days after it submits the master plan.

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Bill Spearman (D)*, 

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee (on 05/18/2023)

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