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NJ A4521
Bill
Status
3/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Alex Sauickie
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Office of Energy Management within the Department of the Treasury, headed by a director appointed by the State Treasurer
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Transfers administration of all energy incentive programs from the Board of Public Utilities and all utility assistance programs from the Board of Public Utilities, Department of Community Affairs, and Department of Human Services to the new office
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Requires development of a common electronic application platform allowing residents to identify available utility assistance programs, determine eligibility, submit applications simultaneously, and track application status
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Defines "energy incentive program" as State programs promoting energy efficiency for residential, commercial, or industrial entities, and "utility assistance program" as State programs offering financial assistance or protections for residential utility customers
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Takes effect on the first day of the sixth month following enactment, with agencies authorized to take preparatory actions beforehand
Legislative Description
Re-locates certain energy incentive and all utility assistance programs to new Office of Energy Management; establishes common application platform for utility assistance programs.
Telecommunications and Utilities
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee
3/9/2026