A 4516
Requires electric public utilities to pre-place repair equipment in areas with frequent power outages.
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Bill overview
This bill requires New Jersey’s electric public utilities to proactively place repair equipment in areas prone to frequent power outages due to high-risk events like storms or heat waves. Utilities must prepare this equipment – such as transformers and lines – up to 12-24 hours before a predicted high-risk event. The Board of Public Utilities will establish guidelines and rules to ensure the equipment is properly maintained and strategically placed to expedite power restoration.
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Alex Sauickie
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