N.J. Admin. Code § 14:5-8.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 12, June 17, 2024

Section 14:5-8.1 - Purpose and scope

(a) The rules in this subchapter set forth requirements based on a uniform methodology for measuring reliability and ensuring quality of the electric distribution service that is being delivered to New Jersey customers by the EDCs operating in New Jersey subject to the Board's regulatory authority.

(b) The rules in this subchapter, which include requirements for data maintenance, records retention, and service interruption information, establish standards to measure the reliability of service on an annual, quarterly, and as needed basis under all operating conditions except major events. Major events shall be examined on a case-by-case basis to determine whether or not the EDC's preparation and response were adequate. It is the general obligation of a regulated EDC to provide sufficient resources in order to provide safe, adequate, and proper service to its customers. The Board may also consider other factors in determining whether or not an EDC has provided adequate service.

(c) EDCs are encouraged to explore the use of proven state of the art technology and to promote distribution reliability service improvements.

(d) The rules in this subchapter also set forth requirements for the implementation and scope of outage management systems.

N.J. Admin. Code § 14:5-8.1

Amended by 47 N.J.R. 2165(c), effective 8/17/2015