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NJ A1509

NJ A1509
Requires electric public utility to reimburse cost of certain customer-owned electric service equipment if damage to equipment is due to weather event affecting electric public utility service.

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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to adopt rules and regulations requiring an electric public utility (utility) to reimburse a customer for the full cost of the purchase and installation of customer-owned electric service equipment (service equipment), if the effects of a weather event, including, but not limited to, a power surge from a downed distribution line, caused the service equipment to fail or not function properly, and the damage was not due to the fault of the customer, as determined by the BPU based upon the result of an investigation conducted by the BPU. The bill defines "customer-owned electric service equipment," "distribution line," and "weather event."

AI Summary

This bill requires the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to adopt rules and regulations that mandate electric public utilities (utilities) to reimburse customers for the full cost of purchasing and installing customer-owned electric service equipment, if a weather event, such as a power surge from a downed distribution line, causes the service equipment to fail or not function properly, and the damage was not due to the customer's fault, as determined by the BPU after an investigation. The bill defines key terms like "customer-owned electric service equipment," "distribution line," and "weather event." The bill aims to provide customers with financial relief for damage to their electric service equipment caused by weather events affecting the utility's service.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee (on 01/09/2024)
(1 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A1509
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A2000/1509_I1.HTM
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