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NJ A2758

NJ A2758
Prohibits BPU approval of electric and gas public utility rate increases resulting in total increase to average residential customer bill in excess of two percent annually.


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Introduced
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026-2027 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill prohibits the Board of Public Utilities from approving electric or gas public utility rate increases that are projected to result in a total increase to an average residential customer bill in excess of two percent annually.

AI Summary

This bill, titled "Prohibits BPU approval of electric and gas public utility rate increases resulting in total increase to average residential customer bill in excess of two percent annually," mandates that the Board of Public Utilities (BPU), the state agency responsible for regulating utility services, cannot approve any increases to the rates charged by electric or gas public utilities if those increases are expected to cause the total bill for an average residential customer to rise by more than two percent in a single year. This provision aims to limit the annual financial burden on households from rising utility costs.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee (on 01/13/2026)

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