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Committee releases bill directing BPU to study advanced transmission technologies

Senate Economic Growth Committee ยท February 12, 2026

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Summary

S2189 was released to direct the Board of Public Utilities to study potential deployment of advanced transmission technologies in New Jersey; multiple environmental and business groups registered support and waived testimony.

The Senate Economic Growth Committee released Senate Bill 21 89, which requires the Board of Public Utilities to study potential deployment of advanced transmission technologies in New Jersey.

Stakeholders from environmental organizations and business groups registered support and largely waived testimony. Committee staff noted there were no committee amendments and stakeholders from groups including Environment New Jersey, the New Jersey Sustainable Business Network and the New Jersey LCV signaled support.

A motion to release S2189 was moved by Senator Corrado and seconded by Vice Chair Turner; roll call recorded affirmative votes and the committee released the bill for further consideration.