S 668 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires electric public utilities to submit to BPU and implement electric infrastructure improvement plans.

This bill requires New Jersey's electric utilities to create and submit to the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) detailed plans within 120 days of enactment. The plans must address reopening electric distribution circuits currently closed or restricted (to ≤100 kW) for new renewable energy projects like solar panels and battery storage. Key provisions include requiring smart inverters that manage reactive power, enabling electricity flow between distribution and transmission systems, and identifying cost-effective alternatives to upgrade infrastructure. Utilities must report on interconnection approvals for renewable projects after implementing their plans, with the BPU reviewing and approving plans within 300 days. The bill directly affects utilities and renewable energy developers by removing grid access barriers.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
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