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NJ A2938
NJ A2938"Grid Reliability Protection Act"; prohibits State agencies from decommissioning electric generation facilities in State under certain circumstances.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill, to be known as the "Grid Reliability Protection Act," would prohibit State agencies from mandating the retirement of electric generation facilities in the State under certain circumstances. Under the bill, a State agency is prohibited from mandating, incentivizing, or otherwise compelling any electric generation facility in the State connected to the State's electrical grid from deactivating unless: (1) PJM Interconnection certifies, in writing, that the facility's deactivation will not negatively impact regional grid reliability, capacity adequacy, or energy market prices; and (2) the Board of Public Utilities conducts a public rate impact analysis showing the deactivation will not materially increase costs to ratepayers. The bill also provides an exception if the electric generation facility poses a risk to public health and safety. Finally, the bill provides certain public notice requirements for any deactivation of an electric generation facility in the State connected to the electric grid serving New Jersey.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Grid Reliability Protection Act," prohibits state agencies from forcing the closure or retirement of electric generation facilities connected to New Jersey's electrical grid unless two conditions are met: first, PJM Interconnection, the regional transmission organization responsible for managing the grid, must certify in writing that closing the facility will not harm grid reliability, the availability of electricity, or market prices; and second, the Board of Public Utilities must conduct a public analysis showing that the closure will not significantly increase costs for consumers. An exception is made if the facility poses an immediate threat to public health or safety due to structural damage, mechanical failure, or hazardous environmental conditions that cannot be fixed. Additionally, the bill requires at least 12 months' public notice before a facility is deactivated, including the PJM certification and the rate impact analysis.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A2938 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A3000/2938_I1.HTM |
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