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NJ S4591
Bill
Status
6/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Robert Smith
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AI Summary
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Electric public utilities must apply to the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) for a certificate of public convenience and necessity before constructing new transmission lines or modifying existing ones in New Jersey
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The BPU must approve applications after finding the project is necessary for adequate, reliable service and represents the least-cost option, the utility can manage construction efficiently, and the utility can finance the project without significant adverse consequences
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BPU must issue a decision within 150 days of receiving a completed application, with a possible 75-day extension if it serves the public interest
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The certificate requirement does not apply to transmission projects already approved by PJM Interconnection through their needs assessment process
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Applications must include an application fee set by the BPU, and utilities may request confidential protection for proprietary information
Legislative Description
Requires electric public utilities to apply to BPU for certificate of public convenience and necessity prior to undertaking transmission project.
Economic Growth
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
6/5/2025