Requires electric public utilities to submit new tariffs for commercial customers for BPU approval; regulates non-volumetric electricity fees charged to operators of fast charging electric vehicle chargers.
S 655 requires New Jersey electric utilities to submit new tariffs for commercial electric vehicle (EV) charging stations to the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) for approval within 180 days of enactment. It directly affects utilities (who must file tariffs) and commercial EV charger operators (who gain protection from certain fees). The bill mandates tariffs must use alternative rate structures without demand charges, ensure cost equity between commercial and residential rates, remain technology-neutral, and encourage investment in EV charging infrastructure. Utilities cannot charge demand or subscription fees on direct current fast charging facilities for 60 days after enactment without BPU-approved tariffs.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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