The resolution urges Congress to pass the Guarding Ratepayers from Imposed EV Charging Directives Act (GRID Act) to repeal certain federal standards related to electric vehicle (EV) charging programs. New Jersey has been focusing on clean energy initiatives, particularly since the Clean Energy Act of 2018, which has required electric public utilities to upgrade their infrastructure. However, the costs associated with these upgrades, especially for EV programs, are often transferred to consumers through increased delivery charges on their utility bills. As a result, New Jersey residents are experiencing rising utility costs, exacerbated by the growing demand for electricity due to the increasing number of electric vehicles.

The GRID Act, introduced by Congressman Jefferson Van Drew, aims to alleviate this financial burden on ratepayers by repealing specific provisions of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 that govern electric vehicle charging programs. By doing so, the Act seeks to prevent the costs of necessary infrastructure upgrades from being passed on to residential customers. The resolution emphasizes that enacting the GRID Act would be a significant step toward providing relief to New Jersey residents facing escalating electric utility expenses.