New Jersey increases transmission oversight, cuts ROE for owners

New Jersey's governor signed bills to reduce transmission owners' return on equity, establish data center tariffs, and require state approval for supplementary transmission projects in an affordability push.

First covered Jul 8, 2026 · 6:44 AM PT · 1 article

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7h Utility Dive New Jersey increases transmission oversight in ‘affordability’ push — New Jersey’s governor signed bills that aim to cut transmission owner’s return on equity, establish data center tariffs and require state approval for…

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Appeared in: 2026-07-08 (#3)

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