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$100 Credit to be Applied

TRENTON—The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) approved the Residential Universal Bill Credit, which provides direct $100 in energy bill assistance to all 3.9 million New Jersey residential ratepayers with an active electric account with one of the four public, investor-owned utility companies: Public Service Electric and Gas, Atlantic City Electric, Jersey Central Power and Light, and Rockland Electric Company. Bill credits will be applied to electricity bills starting in September and October. Residents will receive a $50 credit for each month.

"Providing economic relief to our residents is critical in managing rising electric costs from the PJM cost crisis," said Governor Phil Murphy. "My administration is furthering our commitment to affordability for our residential ratepayers by providing direct assistance to lower the monthly cost of energy bills. No New Jerseyan should fear losing electricity, and we will continue to work with BPU to ensure necessary action is taken to combat untenable energy bills for families and businesses."

“This bill credit fulfills Governor Murphy’s commitment to provide immediate relief to residential customers to manage capacity cost increases this summer,” said NJBPU President Christine Guhl-Sadovy. “This is one of many ways that NJBPU is putting affordability first. Over $430 million in direct assistance to nearly every residential ratepayer is a key tool to help ratepayers in the short-term, while we work to bring more electricity online which will lower costs for all ratepayers."

The $100 residential universal bill credit concludes the NJBPU’s efforts to roll out over $430 million in historic direct bill relief to mitigate the spike in PJM capacity costs, the timing of which coincides with the hottest period of the year and the highest demand for electricity. The first portion of the $430 million relief package was REAP, which was recently approved by the Board and will provide an additional $175 in direct relief on top of the $100 credit approved today to income-qualifying ratepayers via $25 credits between August and February 2026.

Energy usage is a primary driver of utility bills, and reducing your usage offers an immediate opportunity for ratepayers to save money. If you or someone you know needs assistance now or may in the future, do not wait to contact your utility or the NJBPU to learn about the many ways to lower your bill while remaining safe and comfortable.

There are several assistance programs available for utility customers: Universal Service Fund, Fresh Start Program, Payment Assistance for Gas and Electric (PAGE) Program, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, Lifeline, NJ Shares, and NJ Comfort Partners. Additionally, the Winter Termination Program is a utility-led program that protects qualifying ratepayers from service disruption during the winter months from November 15 until March 15. A more detailed description of these programs, as well as the requirements and guidelines can be found on the NJBPU’s website.

About the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU)

NJBPU is a state agency and regulatory authority mandated to ensure safe, adequate and proper utility services at reasonable rates for New Jersey customers. Critical services regulated by NJBPU include natural gas, electricity, water, wastewater, telecommunications and cable television. The Board has general oversight and responsibility for monitoring utility service, responding to consumer complaints, and investigating utility accidents. To find out more about NJBPU, visit our website at www.nj.gov/bpu.  

About New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program (NJCEP)

NJCEP, established on January 22, 2003, in accordance with the Electric Discount and Energy Competition Act (EDECA), provides financial and other incentives to the State's residential customers, businesses and schools that install high-efficiency or renewable energy technologies, thereby reducing energy usage, lowering customers' energy bills and reducing environmental impacts. The program is authorized and overseen by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU), and its website is www.NJCleanEnergy.com