JCP&L Helps Customers Manage Summer Electricity Price Increase with Mitigation Measures
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TRENTON - The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) recently approved a series of electricity supply price increase mitigation measures for JCP&L residential customers. These measures complement JCP&L’s year-round offerings that help customers manage energy usage and costs.
They include a $30 monthly bill credits in July & August that will defer the increase in the cost of electricity supply during peak-usage summer months. These will be recovered via a $10 charge added to bills in September through February, when usage is lower. JCP&L is waiving carrying costs/interest on these credits.
Additionally, the measures include:
A limited suspension of service shut-offs in July, August and September, following the same criteria as the Winter Termination Program, which provides protection for certain vulnerable customers.
Waived reconnection fees from July 1-Sept. 30.
Enhanced deferred payment agreements, or payment plans, allowing customers to spread past-due balances over up to 24 months instead of 12 months.
While these measures target the high-usage summer months, JCP&L offers programs throughout the year that help customers take control of their energy use, including:
Bill assistance programs for income-eligible customers, those with medical needs and others facing financial hardship. Visit firstenergycorp.com/billassist.
Energy efficiency tools, including the Home Energy Analyzer, whole home energy solutions, HVAC rebates, appliance rebates and recycling. Visit energysavenj.com.
Easy-to-implement tips and tricks, including smart landscaping and a guide of 100 ways to save energy without sacrificing comfort. Visit firstenergycorp.com/saveenergy.
“Electricity supply costs, which are nearly 60% of a family’s bill in our service territory, have surged this summer," Doug Mokoid, FirstEnergy’s President of New Jersey said. While we don’t control supply prices, we are committed to helping customers manage these increases through new and expanded assistance programs.”
