Adds fusion to types of Class I renewable energies as defined for purposes of "Electric Discount and Energy Competition Act."

New Jersey's S 1296 amends the state's "Electric Discount and Energy Competition Act" to explicitly include fusion energy as a qualifying Class I renewable energy source. This change directly affects electric utilities and the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, as it allows fusion power generation to count toward renewable energy requirements under existing law. The bill updates the legal definition of "Class I renewable energies" without altering other provisions or creating new programs. It does not change current incentives but ensures fusion projects can be recognized under the state's renewable energy framework. The bill is currently pending in the Senate Environment and Energy Committee.