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NJ S1673
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Zwicker
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AI Summary
- Requires all electric transmission facility owners in New Jersey to join and transfer control of their facilities to a FERC-approved regional transmission organization, independent system operator, or similar transmission entity
- Transmission entities must separate control of transmission facilities from generation facilities and implement policies to minimize "rate pancaking" (multiple duplicative transmission charges for electricity crossing multiple systems)
- Transmission entities must have governance structures independent of facility users, with no board members affiliated with users during their tenure
- Entities must operate to increase economical supply options for consumers, improve service reliability, eliminate barriers to market entry, and maintain real-time reliability while minimizing congestion
- Authorizes the Board of Public Utilities to adopt rules and regulations for implementation, with the law taking effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Requires electric transmission owners to join transmission entities.
Economic Growth
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Economic Growth1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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