New Jersey Administrative Code Title 14 - PUBLIC UTILITIES
New Jersey Administrative Code – Title 14: Public Utilities
Overview:
Title 14 of the New Jersey Administrative Code (N.J.A.C.) contains rules and regulations governing public utilities in the state. These are established and enforced by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU), an independent agency within the Executive Branch responsible for ensuring safe, adequate, and proper utility services at reasonable rates.
Key Areas Covered in Title 14:
Electric and Gas Utilities
Service reliability standards.
Rate-setting and tariff rules.
Renewable energy and energy efficiency programs.
Net metering, interconnection, and clean energy standards.
Water and Wastewater Utilities
Rate regulation.
Service quality and water pressure requirements.
Conservation and drought contingency plans.
Telecommunications
Tariffs and competition rules.
Lifeline and universal service programs.
Consumer protection for telecom services.
Cable Television
Franchise agreements and renewals.
Consumer complaints and quality standards.
PEG (public, educational, and governmental) access requirements.
Consumer Protections
Billing, deposits, shut-off protections, and complaint procedures.
Winter termination rules for vulnerable customers.
Rules for disputes between utilities and customers.
Clean Energy and Distributed Generation
Solar Renewable Energy Certificates (SRECs).
Community solar programs.
Energy efficiency mandates and rebates.
Selected Chapters in Title 14:
Some of the more commonly referenced chapters include:
14:3 – All utilities: general provisions
14:4 – Cable television
14:8 – Renewable energy and energy efficiency
14:9 – Gas utilities
14:10 – Telecommunications
Regulatory Authority:
New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) enforces these rules.
The BPU also administers statewide clean energy programs through its Division of Clean Energy.
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