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NJ LegislatureProposedPublished Jan 13, 2026
Stop Charging Ratepayers for Offshore Wind Projects
Official title: A907 — Prohibits collecting of certain costs associated with offshore wind projects from ratepayers.
What is this?
This bill stops electric companies from charging New Jersey residents extra money on their bills to pay for offshore wind energy projects. Instead of putting these costs directly on ratepayers, the companies would have to find other ways to pay for building and operating wind farms in the ocean. The goal is to protect consumers from higher electricity bills while New Jersey develops clean energy.
Who does this affect?
- •New Jersey residents who pay electricity bills
- •Electric utility companies operating in New Jersey
- •Offshore wind energy developers and project owners
- •Businesses that use electricity in the state
What can you do?
1.Contact your state assembly member to express whether you support or oppose this bill
2.Learn about offshore wind projects in New Jersey and their costs
3.Monitor your electricity bills to see how costs change over time
Timeline
- 2026-01-13: Bill introduced and sent to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee
What this means for you
The goal is to protect consumers from higher electricity bills while New Jersey develops clean energy.