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NJ A847
NJ A847Requires 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
01/13/2026
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 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 mandates that the Board of Public Utilities (BPU), a state agency that oversees utility companies, create regulations requiring electric companies to reimburse customers for the complete cost of purchasing and installing their own electric service equipment if it is damaged or stops working due to a weather event, such as a power surge from a fallen power line, and the damage wasn't the customer's fault. "Customer-owned electric service equipment" refers to the parts of the electrical connection from the utility's power line to a customer's building that the customer owns, like the meter box or the initial wiring, but not the wiring inside the building. A "weather event" is defined as any uncontrollable occurrence affecting the utility's power lines, including storms, floods, or earthquakes, that causes a significant and prolonged power outage.
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 |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A847 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A1000/847_I1.HTM |
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