The "New Jersey Town Center Microgrid Pilot Program Act."

S 1593, the "New Jersey Town Center Microgrid Pilot Program Act," creates a program allowing eligible municipalities (called "pilot agencies") to partner with developers to build microgrids that power critical facilities like hospitals or emergency centers during outages. It establishes a 20-year framework for power purchase agreements between pilot agencies and developers, with approvals required from the Board of Public Utilities and the Division of Local Government Services. The bill authorizes a special "microgrid tariff" to streamline project development and permits limited waivers of certain local laws if public need is demonstrated. This pilot program directly affects communities participating in the Board's feasibility study, aiming to boost energy resilience at essential local facilities.