This bill mandates that the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) must respond in writing to any written concerns submitted by the Division of Rate Counsel during proceedings that may impact the rates charged to customers of electric public utilities. The BPU is prohibited from taking any action on such proceedings until it has addressed each concern raised by the Division of Rate Counsel in writing.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that the requirement for written responses does not obligate the BPU to adhere to any recommendations made by the Division of Rate Counsel or to base its decisions on these written concerns. The act is set to take effect immediately and will apply to proceedings that commence on or after the date of enactment.