New JerseyNew Jersey bulk power line owners and operators must transfer operating control in 2027
Starting January 1, 2027, owners and operators of bulk electric lines in New Jersey must join a federally approved regional grid group and give it operating control.
What it does
Starting January 1, 2027, anyone who owns or operates bulk electric lines in New Jersey must join a federally approved regional grid group and give it operating control of those lines.
Argument forRegional coordination could help keep electricity service reliable for New Jersey residents when a power line owner changes its business plans.
Argument againstOwners and operators could have less say in running their lines because they must give operating control to a regional group.
More detail
Owners or operators must join a regional grid group and give it operating control of the bulk electric lines they own or run. This covers owners or operators of electric lines and related equipment that move power in bulk in New Jersey. The regional group must have approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The requirement starts January 1, 2027, and applies to covered owners or operators in New Jersey on or after that date.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jul 7Approved P.L.2026, c.33.Became Law
- Jun 30Passed Senate (Passed Both Houses) (25-15)Passed 2nd Chamber
- Jun 30Substituted for S1673 (2R)
- Jun 30Received in the Senate without Reference, 2nd ReadingMinor
- Jun 30Passed by the Assembly (57-21-1)Passed 1st Chamber
- Jun 15Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd ReadingMinor
- Jan 13Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities CommitteeIntroduced
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