Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Valarry Bullard’s organization
Oct 14, 2026·BoardMeeting
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New Jersey Board of Public Utilities Board Meeting
The Board introduced new leadership staff and discussed local, regional, and federal energy policy, specifically regarding the lack of transparency in regional grid operator voting and the potential impacts of federal permitting reform. Following an executive session to discuss contract negotiations, the Board approved several items: the implementation of 15 audit recommendations for the Universal Service Fund, a declaratory judgment regarding a water company's franchise rights following annexation, a resiliency and environmental system investment charge for VLE Water New Jersey, the procurement of a broadband grant management software platform, and the award of a contract for a program design team consultant to support energy efficiency and clean energy initiatives.
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New Jersey Board of Public Utilities Regular Meeting Minutes
The board addressed several utility-related matters, including rate increase requests for water and wastewater services and municipal franchise approvals. Discussions covered non-compliance issues and license applications for energy service providers, along with modifications to purchase water adjustment clauses and the resolution of utility pole disputes. Significant focus was placed on the Garden State Energy Storage Program, with the approval of incentive awards and the establishment of a second solicitation tranche. Additionally, the board approved outcomes for the third competitive solar incentive solicitation, authorized a fourth solicitation, and expanded the Community Solar Energy Program capacity goals. A request for a rate change suspension extension for an electric company was also approved.
Feb 18, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
New Jersey Board Of Public Utilities Regular Meeting
The Board discussed various regulatory matters including rate increases for water and wastewater services, authorization for the issuance of requests for quotation for consultant support, and the approval of energy efficiency and peak demand reduction program evaluations. Additionally, the Board reviewed cable television franchise renewals, financing arrangements for telecommunications entities, and a request for a no-cost extension to a memorandum of understanding concerning geothermal systems. Financial incentives for energy efficiency upgrades at Jersey City Public Schools were approved, and an order was affirmed regarding compliance filings for electric distribution companies.
Jan 28, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
New Jersey Board Of Public Utilities Regular Meeting
The Board of Public Utilities held a regular meeting covering several regulatory and operational matters. Key agenda items included the amendment of the Evaluation Study Team contract for energy efficiency evaluation, the approval of various cable television franchise renewals, and a corporate restructuring petition for SQF, LLC. Additionally, the Board discussed and approved financing arrangements for Greenlight Networks, a reconciliation of the Zero Emission Certificate recovery charge, an expansion of a system-wide cable franchise, and the final proposal for the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment grant. The Board also addressed the gross receipts tax on water and sewer utilities, adjustments to the Universal Service Fund administrative budget, and various energy-related petitions, including the Large-Scale Thermal Energy Network Study and determinations regarding solar project eligibility for the Competitive Solar Incentive program. Finally, the Board reviewed findings related to potential double payments for Zero Emission Certificates.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
