Requires BPU to develop program to promote certain energy businesses in State.*

This bill requires New Jersey's Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to create a program promoting women-owned, minority-owned, veteran-owned, and LGBTQ-owned energy businesses. The program must establish annual targets for energy purchases from these businesses, starting at 5% in the first year and increasing to 25% by the fourth year for businesses and public entities using third-party energy providers. To qualify, businesses must be certified by state or national organizations (like the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council), registered in New Jersey, and file annual reports. The BPU must track progress, publicly post approved businesses on its website, and update the public on the program’s results.