Directs BPU to conduct study to determine whether microgrid and distributed energy resource deployment will reduce length of power outages.
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This bill directs the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to conduct a study examining whether the use of microgrids and distributed energy resources can shorten the duration of power outages. The study will also explore ways to improve the overall resilience and reliability of New Jersey’s electric grid. The BPU will gather data from other states, consult with utilities and relevant entities, and consider the costs and benefits of implementing its findings.
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