New Jersey Lifts Advanced Metering Pre-Approval Moratorium, Directs EDCs To File Petitions For AMI Implementation

The New Jersey BPU has lifted the moratorium on pre-approval of advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) implementation programs

The Board further ordered that Atlantic City Electric, Jersey Central Power and Light, and Public Service Electric and Gas file petitions for AMI implementation, or update previously filed petitions for AMI implementation. Rockland Electric has completed AMI deployment under a prior authorization

Each AMI filing will receive a separate docket number and be independently reviewed by the Board

In lifting the moratorium the BPU found that AMI has the potential to benefit the distribution system, streamline and modernize utility operations, provide an enhanced customer experience, and benefit the environment.

The BPU also noted that the state's energy master plan provides that AMI is a means to achieve various objectives in the plan