This bill mandates that electric public utilities in New Jersey provide portable emergency power generators to areas affected by power outages lasting six hours or more. Specifically, the utility responsible for the interrupted service must deliver these generators by the end of the sixth hour to ensure that residents can temporarily restore power for the remainder of the outage. The bill defines key terms such as "affected area," "electric public utility," and "power outage," establishing a clear framework for implementation.

The legislation emphasizes the utility's responsibility to determine the necessary number of generators required to adequately restore temporary power to the affected area. This requirement aims to enhance the resilience of communities during prolonged power disruptions, ensuring that residents have access to essential power services until normal service can be restored. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.