Plan to coordinate home solar and batteries to reduce peak electricity demand
Official: A 3132 — Directs BPU to establish virtual power plant program to reduce peak demand for electric energy.
Reading: The bill directs the creation of a new virtual power plant program to reduce peak demand and improve grid management through distributed energy resources.
The bill was recently introduced and is being reviewed by a legislative committee.
In clear language
New Jersey is proposing to create a virtual power plant program, which allows the state's Public Utilities Board to coordinate distributed energy resources like solar panels and batteries to reduce peak electricity demand. This would help lower strain on the power grid during periods of high energy use. The bill was recently introduced and is being reviewed by a legislative committee.
How does this affect you?
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Who does this affect?
- Homeowners and businesses with rooftop solar, batteries, or other energy storage devices
- Electricity customers who may see grid reliability improvements and potentially lower rates
- New Jersey's utility companies and the Public Utilities Board
What can you do?
- Contact your Assembly representative to express support or concerns about the virtual power plant proposal
- If you have solar panels or home battery storage, monitor updates to see whether you could participate in the program once rules are established
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