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NJ SJR154

Joint Resolution

Status

Passed

8/15/2025

Primary Sponsor

John Burzichelli

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Directs the Board of Public Utilities to investigate whether PJM Interconnection's Reliability Pricing Model (capacity market) is obtaining resource adequacy at the lowest possible cost, with a report due to the Governor and Legislature within 12 months

  • Requires New Jersey to collaborate with neighboring states in PJM's jurisdiction to promote equitable energy practices, prioritize carbon-free energy sources, and reduce climate change impacts on energy demand and costs

  • Urges PJM to implement market reforms that protect ratepayers from rising capacity prices and to expeditiously review new electricity generation applications

  • Addresses concerns that delays in PJM's interconnection queue have prevented new generation resources from competing in capacity auctions, contributing to higher electricity costs

  • Energy demand is projected to grow 2.3% annually over the next 10 years across the PJM region and 1.55% annually in New Jersey specifically

Legislative Description

Directs BPU to investigate PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.'s Reliability Pricing Model; directs State to promote affordable energy practices and to urge PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. to implement certain reforms.

Bills and Joint Resolutions Signed by the Governor

Last Action

Approved P.L.2025, JR-11.

8/15/2025

Committee Referrals

Economic Growth2/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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