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NJ A4801

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

David Bailey

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines "large-load addition customers" as those with individual load additions of 50 MW or more at a single interconnection point

  • Requires load-serving entities to impose PJM curtailment obligations solely on large-load addition customers when curtailments result from serving those customers, not on other ratepayers

  • Mandates that financial obligations from reliability backstop procurement or long-term capacity assignments be passed through to large-load addition customers under terms similar to how PJM assigns them

  • Requires large-load addition customers seeking electric utility service to provide financial security ensuring reliability backstop procurement costs are not shifted to other New Jersey customers

  • Directs the Board of Public Utilities to adopt rules implementing these protections, including specifying appropriate forms of financial security

Legislative Description

Establishes certain protections against demand by large-load addition customers in State.

Telecommunications and Utilities

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee

3/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Telecommunications and Utilities3/23/2026

Full Bill Text

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