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NJ S4574
Bill
Status
6/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Carmen Amato
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AI Summary
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Requires the Board of Public Utilities to research other states' websites to identify the most user-friendly model for presenting information about third-party electric and gas suppliers to consumers
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Mandates the BPU publish information about electric power suppliers and gas suppliers on its website within 90 days of identifying a model state, with quarterly updates thereafter
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Establishes a public awareness campaign to educate residential utility customers about the benefits of retail choice and how to compare third-party energy suppliers
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Addresses low participation rates in New Jersey's retail energy choice program, where only 6.2% of residential electric customers and 2.5% of residential gas customers use third-party suppliers as of February 2025
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment and authorizes the BPU to adopt necessary rules and regulations
Legislative Description
Requires BPU to publish third-party energy supplier information on its Internet website; establishes public awareness campaign on retail choice.
Economic Growth
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
6/5/2025