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NJ A525
NJ A525Allows electric public utilities to enter into agreements to place power restoration equipment on private property in anticipation of certain power outages.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill allows an electric public utility (utility) to enter into an agreement with an owner of private property to place the utility's power restoration equipment, as determined by the utility, on that private property for deployment in anticipation of a "sustained interruption" caused by a "major event" as those terms are defined in the bill.
AI Summary
This bill allows an electric public utility (utility) to enter into an agreement with the owner of private property to place the utility's power restoration equipment on that private property for deployment in anticipation of a "sustained interruption" caused by a "major event." A "major event" is defined as an occurrence, such as a terrorist attack or natural disaster, that results in a sustained interruption of utility service to at least 10% of the customers in a service area or the declaration of a state of emergency. The bill provides definitions for key terms, including "Board," "electric public utility," and "service area."
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee (on 01/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A525 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A1000/525_I1.HTM |
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