With additions that reflect Gov. Phil Murphy's energy agenda, the idea of allowing PSEG to seek subsidies for its nuclear plants is back on track in Trenton.
The rate increase would be the first in eight years and would be used for infrastructure maintenance and repairs, including paying for storm related expenses.
Higher prices wouldn't start until late 2018 at the earliest. They could raise costs $41 a year for homeowners and a half-million for big industrial users.
Lawmakers hear testimony about a concept that isn’t yet legislation – though could be passed within five weeks and cost billions for New Jersey ratepayers.