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NJ S3845

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/28/2024

Primary Sponsor

Brian Stack

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to consider affordability to ratepayers as a factor when determining whether proposed electric utility rate increases are "just and reasonable"

  • Applies to base rate cases filed by electric public utilities seeking to increase, change, or alter existing rates, tolls, charges, or schedules

  • Currently, BPU primarily considers utility property valuation (rate base), utility expenses, and rate of return when evaluating rate increase petitions

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment and applies to all petitions submitted to the BPU on or after the effective date

Legislative Description

Requires BPU to consider affordability to ratepayers before approving base rate cases for electric public utilities.

Economic Growth

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee

10/28/2024

Committee Referrals

Economic Growth10/28/2024

Full Bill Text

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