NJ S3784

New Jersey Board of Public Utilities must collect load-forecasting information from electric utilities and load-serving entities, including methodologies, data, assumptions, and customer contracts submitted to PJM Interconnection

PJM projects 32 GW of new electricity load by 2030 across its footprint, with 30 GW attributable to data centers, driving the need for improved forecasting oversight

The Board must coordinate with PJM and other state regulatory agencies to ensure load forecasts are incorporated into regional planning accurately and without duplicative counting of large loads and customer contracts

Annual reports are required beginning in 2026, due by June 30 each year, summarizing collected load-forecasting information, the Board's analysis, and coordination efforts with PJM

The Board must adopt rules for handling confidential information received from utilities and load-serving entities