Requires electric public utility to reimburse residential or commercial customer for cost of certain spoiled items resulting from service outage more than 48 hours after end of storm.
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This bill requires New Jersey’s electric public utilities to reimburse residential and commercial customers for the cost of spoiled food, prescription medicine, or perishable goods when their service is interrupted for more than 48 hours due to a major event like a storm. Residential customers could receive up to $540 in reimbursement, while commercial customers could receive up to $10,700. The utilities must also establish an online system for customers to apply for these reimbursements and provide free ice and water during outages.
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