NJ S2189

Board of Public Utilities (BPU) must conduct a study on deploying advanced transmission technologies (ATT) by electric utilities, including grid enhancing technologies, high-performance conductors, and power flow control systems that can be deployed in 3 months to 3 years versus up to 10 years for traditional infrastructure.

Study must evaluate ATT potential to reduce grid congestion, which cost consumers nationwide an estimated $20.8 billion in 2022, and address the 290 gigawatt backlog of energy generation projects in PJM Interconnection's queue.

BPU must hold minimum of two public stakeholder meetings and submit a written report to the Governor and Legislature within one year of enactment.

Study must identify ways to streamline ATT permitting and deployment, evaluate policies from other deregulated states, and recommend how end-use customers like industrial facilities can partner with utilities to deploy ATT.

Bill expires upon submission of the required report; sponsored by Senators Andrew Zwicker (District 16) and John J. Burzichelli (District 3).