Bill > A5704

This bill requires electric and gas public utilities in New Jersey to establish and maintain a public utility warranty program that covers the full cost of repairing or replacing certain household appliances. The program would apply to a wide range of appliances, including furnaces, water heaters, solar panels, HVAC systems, heat pumps, refrigerators, stoves, dishwashers, washing machines, dryers, grills, gas fireplaces, and space heaters. Utilities must notify their customers about the warranty program through bill inserts every billing cycle for one year after the bill's effective date, using clear language to explain the program's details and customers' rights. Importantly, the bill prohibits utilities from recovering the program's implementation costs through customer rates, meaning the utilities would need to absorb these expenses themselves. The bill will take effect on the first day of the third month following its enactment and will apply to all contracts entered into on or after that date. The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities will oversee the implementation of these warranty programs, ensuring that they provide comprehensive coverage for customers.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A5704