Governor signs bill aimed at preventing utility bill 'sticker shock' • New Jersey Monitor

Governor signs bill aimed at preventing utility bill 'sticker shock' • New Jersey Monitor

The bill, a bid to allow customers to adjust their usage to avoid unforeseen spikes in utility costs, comes as electric bills are set to rise. (Dana DiFilippo | New Jersey Monitor)New Jersey’s gas and electric utilities will be required to inform certain customers of their energy use and costs before monthly bills are issued under a bill Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law Tuesday. The bill is a bid to allow customers to adjust their usage to avoid…

Bills Decree 2025: Approved by the Senate, What Changes for Families and Businesses The bills decree 2025 is law. The Senate has given the final green light to the measure. This introduces important changes to help families and businesses deal with energy costs. The decree contains significant measures regarding electricity and gas bills. Let's see in detail what changes. The Senate approved the bills decree with 99 votes in favor and 62 against…

New Jersey law aims to prevent energy bill shock

Gov. Phil Murphy signed a new law April 22 that requires utility companies to establish an Energy BillWatch program. The measure (Senate Bill 3620/Assembly Bill 4817) comes against the backdrop of surging electric bills in New Jersey. The legislation aims to help ratepayers avoid sticker shock. Key provisions of the law include: Applies to electric and gas companies that use smart meters Requires notifications on the 10th day of each billing cy…