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NJ A580

NJ A580
Establishes uptime requirement for electric vehicle charging station incentive programs.


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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/09/2024

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill would direct the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to establish a requirement, as a condition of providing any incentive for the installation of electric vehicle service equipment pursuant to P.L.2019, c.362 (C.48:25-1 et seq.) or any other State law, that the station is operational at least 95 percent of the time, as measured on an annual basis. The bill would also direct the BPU to develop and implement a process to establish, monitor compliance with, and enforce this requirement. As used in the bill, "electric vehicle service equipment" means the equipment, including the cables, cords, conductors, connectors, couplers, enclosures, attachment plugs, power outlets, switches and controls, network interfaces, and point of sale equipment and associated apparatus designed and used for the purpose of transferring energy from the electric supply system to a plug-in electric vehicle.

AI Summary

This bill would require the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to establish a condition that any electric vehicle charging stations receiving state incentives must be operational at least 95% of the time annually. The bill also directs the BPU to develop and implement a process to monitor compliance with and enforce this uptime requirement. The term "electric vehicle service equipment" is defined to include the various components and apparatus used to transfer energy from the electric supply system to a plug-in electric vehicle.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2023, c.278. (on 01/09/2024)

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