Bill > S2288

This bill mandates that the Board of Public Utilities (BPU), a state agency overseeing utility services, establish new standards for electric utility poles and transmission towers. Specifically, when installing new or replacing existing electric distribution utility poles, electric companies must use the highest class of wood poles, though they can use other materials if they are of the highest class or grade. For new or replacement transmission towers, which are larger structures used for carrying high-voltage electricity over long distances, the BPU must adopt standards consistent with federal law, requiring the use of the highest class or grade of material. The BPU is also directed to reference national electrical standards when classifying these poles and towers, ensuring consistency and quality in the infrastructure that delivers electricity.

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https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S2288