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NJ LegislatureProposedPublished Jan 13, 2026
Bill to Stop Charging Customers for Offshore Wind Project Costs
Official title: S1986 — Prohibits collecting of certain costs associated with offshore wind projects from ratepayers.
What is this?
This bill would prevent utility companies from charging regular customers for certain costs related to building offshore wind farms. Instead of passing these costs to homeowners and businesses through their electricity bills, the costs would need to be paid another way. The bill was introduced in the New Jersey Senate in January 2026.
Who does this affect?
- •New Jersey residents and businesses who pay electricity bills
- •Utility companies that operate in New Jersey
- •Offshore wind energy developers and projects
- •Taxpayers who may need to fund these costs through other means
What can you do?
1.Contact your state senator to share your views on whether offshore wind costs should be paid by electricity customers or by taxpayers
2.Learn more about New Jersey's offshore wind projects and their costs at njclimatewatch.org or your utility company's website
Timeline
- 2026-01-13: Bill introduced in Senate
What this means for you
The bill was introduced in the New Jersey Senate in January 2026.