New Jersey § 48:2-93

§ 48:2-93.

The Legislature finds and determines that: a. The attraction and retention of new and existing businesses is vital to the continued

economic development of the State. b. The increasing complexity of energy issues and the creation of a competitive energy

marketplace, has resulted in obstacles to the attraction and retention of new and

existing businesses in this State, especially since other states have developed marketing

and promotional materials and programs designed to offer businesses the means to quickly

determine energy savings from relocating to another area of the country. c. An effective strategy to counter such efforts, attract new businesses and retain

existing businesses in this State, is to provide for the appointment of a BPU Business

Ombudsman within the Board of Public Utilities who shall be responsible for providing

information to businesses concerning energy costs in the State and to assist businesses

with the application for and processing of State energy programs, subsidies and grants

to reduce their energy costs. d. It is in the public interest to remain competitive with other states by authorizing

the President of the Board of Public Utilities to appoint a BPU Business Ombudsman

to act as a centralized resource for businesses to obtain information and assistance

concerning State energy costs, potential benefits resulting from switching to or utilizing

third-party energy suppliers, State energy programs, subsidies and grants to reduce

energy costs and to promote energy efficiencies. e. The appointment of a BPU Business Ombudsman to oversee and coordinate the dissemination

of energy information needed by businesses is intended to encourage businesses to

remain and expand in this State, to attract businesses from other states to relocate

to this State and to stimulate business investment.