New Jersey Statutes Title 48. Public Utilities 48 § 2-29.45

Notwithstanding any law, rule, order or regulation to the contrary, the board shall provide for the continuation of electrical service during periods of excessive heat, as determined by the board, for those residential customers who would be eligible for protection under the Winter Termination Program as pursuant to N.J.A.C.14:3-7.12A, notwithstanding that the individual would otherwise be subject to the suspension of service; provided, however, that nothing in this act shall in any manner relieve the individual of any financial obligation to the electric public utility providing the service.