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NJ Residents To Get $100 Back On Electric Bills — Here’s When You’ll See It NJ Residents To Get $100 Back On Electric Bills — Here’s When You’ll See It
NJ Residents To Get $100 Back On Electric Bills — Here’s When You’ll See It Shocking electric bills have New Jersey families sweating — but help is on the way. The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) voted Wednesday, Aug. 13, to give every residential customer a total of $100 in bill credits this fall. The Residential Universal Bill Credit (RUBC) program will knock $50 off September bills and another $50 off October bills, the board said. The relief comes after electric rates spiked 17% to 20% on June 1 — hikes triggered by last year’s sky-high capacity auction. For many households, that meant hundreds more each month just to keep the lights, and air conditi…
10,000 Without Power Due To Storm: See Rainfall Totals In NJ So Far 10,000 Without Power Due To Storm: See Rainfall Totals In NJ So Far
10,000 Without Power Due To Storm: See Rainfall Totals In NJ So Far Torrential downpours and flash flooding triggered widespread power outages and traffic disruptions across New Jersey on Thursday, July 31. As of 9 p.m., more than 10,000 residents were without power. PSE&G reported: 2,812 outages in Middlesex County, including 2,680 in Woodbridge 883 outages in Somerset County, mostly in North Plainfield JCP&L reported more than 7,000 outages in Ocean County, including: 5,129 in Manchester 995 in Ocean Gate 586 in Berkeley Township Utility crews were working through the night to restore power as the storms continued into the evening. As of 8:50…
Don’t Pay That Power Bill Yet — NJ Customers Might Be Owed $300 Don’t Pay That Power Bill Yet — NJ Customers Might Be Owed $300
Don’t Pay That Power Bill Yet — NJ Customers Might Be Owed $300 If your electric bill felt like a slap in the face this month, you’re not alone — and you’re not imagining it. New Jersey’s four major electric companies all raised rates June 1, and now that summer’s heat has officially kicked in, residents are reporting spikes of up to several hundred dollars on their bills. But here’s the good news: If you’re struggling with high bills, help is here.  Utilities across the state — PSE&G, JCP&L, and Atlantic City Electric (ACE) — are now rolling out emergency relief, including free money, shutoff protection, and bill credits to help families …
State Of Emergency Declared: Cars Submerged, Hundreds Without Power As Storms Sweep Through NJ State Of Emergency Declared: Cars Submerged, Hundreds Without Power As Storms Sweep Through NJ
State Of Emergency Declared: Cars Submerged, Hundreds Without Power As Storms Sweep Through NJ New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency Monday evening, July 14, as storms swept through the state. At 8:45 p.m., NJ Transit announced major impacts across multiple rail lines due to weather-related conditions.  Severe flooding left cars underwater with drivers stranded, and thousands without power. Some of those areas include Route 22 in Scotch Plains, local streets in Cranford, Edgewater, and Teaneck, Route 287, and Route 78. Our crews were on the scene in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, where they witnessed a dramatic water rescue unfold.A flash flood warning i…
Yes, Your Electric Bill Is Higher — And It’s Not Just The AC Yes, Your Electric Bill Is Higher — And It’s Not Just The AC
Yes, Your Electric Bill Is Higher — And It’s Not Just The AC If your electric bill seems unusually high this summer, you’re not imagining things — and it’s not just the air conditioning. Electric rates increased across New Jersey on June 1, and many customers may not have realized it. Now, with air conditioners blasting in record heat, bills are spiking by $25 or more in some households. The increases apply to most customers of PSE&G, JCP&L, ACE, and RECO, and were approved in February by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) following the annual electricity auction. “A PSE&G residential electric customer who uses an average of …
Tree Crushes SUV, Kills 44-Year-Old Woman During Storm In North Plainfield, Police Say Tree Crushes SUV, Kills 44-Year-Old Woman During Storm In North Plainfield, Police Say
Tree Crushes SUV, Kills 44-Year-Old Woman During Storm In North Plainfield, Police Say A violent thunderstorm that ripped through New Jersey Thursday night, July 3, left three people dead — including a Middlesex woman, a 79-year-old man, and a 25-year-old Plainfield resident — and caused widespread destruction across Union and Somerset counties, officials said. Storm photos in Edison below (scroll for fatal incidents). Yesterday’s strong thunderstorm caused many wires, countless trees, branches and other debris to come down but... Posted by Mayor Sam Joshi on Friday, July 4, 2025 North Plainfield: At around 6:30 p.m., a 44-year-old Middlesex woman was driving a 2018 …
Storms Knock Out Power To Thousands Across NJ; Thunderstorm Watch In Effect Until 10PM Storms Knock Out Power To Thousands Across NJ; Thunderstorm Watch In Effect Until 10PM
Storms Knock Out Power To Thousands Across NJ; Thunderstorm Watch In Effect Until 10PM Thousands of homes and businesses lost power across New Jersey on Thursday, July 3, as storms moved through the state, according to outage data from JCP&L and PSE&G. As of 6:15 p.m., Sussex County had the most widespread outages, with 3,029 customers in the dark, JCP&L reported. The hardest-hit towns included: Sparta, with 1,724 outages Ogdensburg, with 404 outages Andover, with 298 outages Stillwater, with 210 outages In Morris County, 1,295 customers were without power, including: 646 in Chester 265 in Mendham Borough 136 in Mendham Township Smaller outages were reported in…
More Than 10K Lose Power As NJ Swelters In 106° Heat More Than 10K Lose Power As NJ Swelters In 106° Heat
More Than 10K Lose Power As NJ Swelters In 106° Heat New Jersey is sweltering under dangerously high heat and humidity, with feels-like temperatures hitting 106° in multiple cities on Wednesday, June 25, according to the National Weather Service in Mount Holly. Trenton, Vineland, Allentown, Philadelphia, and Wilmington all reached peak heat indices of 106°, while Easton, PA, topped out at 107°, weather officials said. Long Branch and Sussex hit 100°, and Toms River wasn’t far behind at 103°. To make matters worse, more than 10,000 residents across the state were without power as of 7:30 p.m., making it even harder to cool off: PSE&G outa…
‘Unbelievable’: Emergency Power Cut Hits Thousands In Morris County In Record-Breaking Heat ‘Unbelievable’: Emergency Power Cut Hits Thousands In Morris County In Record-Breaking Heat
‘Unbelievable’: Emergency Power Cut Hits Thousands In Morris County In Record-Breaking Heat A broken utility pole was expected to leave thousands without electricity in Morris County — on what locals are calling the hottest day of the year, authorities said. The Montville Township Police Department said on Tuesday morning, June 24, that JCP&L is planning an emergency power cut that may affect about 2,200 residents. The outage was not scheduled in advance, police said. “This wasn’t a planned event,” the department said. “It is a broken pole.” Frustrated residents voiced concerns online, with one writing, “And they do this on the hottest day of the year! Gotta love JCP&L.” …
Severe Flooding, Storm Damage Shut Down NJ Roads, Leave Thousands Without Power Severe Flooding, Storm Damage Shut Down NJ Roads, Leave Thousands Without Power
Severe Flooding, Storm Damage Shut Down NJ Roads, Leave Thousands Without Power Torrential downpours Wednesday evening, March 5, left several New Jersey roadways underwater and impassable, while thousands of residents lost power due to the storm. As of 6:15 p.m., the following roads were closed due to flooding and storm-related hazards, according to the NJDOT site: Route 130 in both directions in Brooklawn Route 46 in both directions in Clifton Route 49 in Maurice River—all lanes closed due to downed wires and a utility pole Route 79 in Freehold—northbound lanes closed due to a downed utility pole The storm also knocked out power to thousands of residents, with outage…
Trash Build-Up, No Hot Water: NJ Nursing Home Faces License Suspension, State Says Trash Build-Up, No Hot Water: NJ Nursing Home Faces License Suspension, State Says
Trash Build-Up, No Hot Water: NJ Nursing Home Faces License Suspension, State Says The New Jersey Department of Health has issued a Notice of Intent to Summarily Suspend the license of Medford Care Center, citing severe violations that pose an immediate threat to the health and safety of residents, according to officials. The action comes after multiple investigations revealed deficiencies at the long-term care facility, including financial instability, staffing shortages, unsafe equipment, and failure to meet basic standards of care. Key Violations Identified No Full-Time Administrator: The licensed administrator has not been on-site in over six months, leaving day-to-…
Storm Update: Flooding, Crashes Close NJ Roads Storm Update: Flooding, Crashes Close NJ Roads
Storm Update: Flooding, Crashes Close NJ Roads Following fierce storms swept through the region Tuesday evening, Aug. 6, many roadways were still flooded and wet, making for treacherous commutes Wednesday, Aug. 7. As of 8 a.m., Route 17 north was closed in Hasbrouck Heights at Route 46 due to flooding. The borough's fire department shared scenes from local streets. Last night, members stood by at the firehouse in anticipation of the storm. For several hours, the department responded... Posted by Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 Last night, members stood by at the firehouse in anticipation of the st…
Power Outage Update: Storm Leaves Hundreds Of NJ Residents In The Dark Power Outage Update: Storm Leaves Hundreds Of NJ Residents In The Dark
Power Outage Update: Storm Leaves Hundreds Of NJ Residents In The Dark A storm system that swept through the region Saturday afternoon, Aug. 3 left hundreds of North Jersey residents without power. As of 5:40 p.m., about 950 PSE&G customers in Hackensack did not have power, its website shows. In Closter, 145 Orange & Rockland customers were in the dark. In West Milford, more than 500 residents did not have power. Most of those customers were JCP&L. The storms, which brought temps down to the high-70s, had subsided as of press time.
NJ Teen Recruited Undercover Agent To Blow Up PSE&G Facilities, Nabbed At Newark Airport: Feds NJ Teen Recruited Undercover Agent To Blow Up PSE&G Facilities, Nabbed At Newark Airport: Feds
NJ Teen Recruited Undercover Agent To Blow Up PSE&G Facilities, Nabbed At Newark Airport: Feds A teenager from Middlesex County is facing federal charges for asking an undercover agent to destroy PSE&G electrical facilities in New Jersey, officials announced this week. Andrew Takhistov, 18, of East Brunswick, was arrested Wednesday, July 10 at Newark Liberty International Airport where he was planning to travel to Paris on his way to Ukraine, according to the U.S. Justice Department. Takhistov is charged with one count of soliciting another individual to engage in criminal conduct that involved destroying a public service enterprise group circuit breaker and substation, fede…
Solar Paneled Roof Catches Fire In Somerset County, Police Say Solar Paneled Roof Catches Fire In Somerset County, Police Say
Solar Paneled Roof Catches Fire In Somerset County, Police Say Firefighters from multiple companies across Somerset County knocked down flames that erupted on the roof of a commercial building in Franklin Township Wednesday evening, July 10, officials said. Franklin police said flames erupted on the solar paneled roof of a School House Road building just before 5:10 p.m. Arriving units observed heavy smoke and flames from the roof of the commercial building. Today at 16:11 the South Bound Brook Fire Department and Bound Brook Fire Department were dispatched to canal road for a... Posted by South Bound Brook Fire Department on Wednesday, J…
60K NJ Residents Without Power Following Stormy Night 60K NJ Residents Without Power Following Stormy Night
60K NJ Residents Without Power Following Stormy Night Thousands of New Jersey residents remain without power following thunderstorms that swept through the region Wednesday, June 26. As of Thursday morning, June 27, JCP&L was reporting 54,000 outages across North Jersey. The most widespread were reported in: More than 1,800 in Ringwood; several hundred. in Wayne; Nearly 3,000 in Boonton Township; 660 in Mine Hill; 1,200 in Mount Arlington; nearly 700 in Vernon; 700 in Stockholm; 1,400 in Great Meadows; 880 in Buttzville. PSE&G was reporting just over 5,000 residents without power, most in Bergen County (1,600 with 223 in Fort Lee, 243…
8K+ Without Power Amid Another Round Of Storms In New Jersey 8K+ Without Power Amid Another Round Of Storms In New Jersey
8K+ Without Power Amid Another Round Of Storms In New Jersey More than 8,000 New Jersey residents were without power amid another round of storms on Sunday, June 22. PSE&G's outage map shows 5,341 were in the dark in Burlington County and more than 3,000 in Camden. The majority of the outages were in Maple Shade, Moorestown, Haddon and Pennsauken. In Union County, nearly 1,000 had lost power in Westfield. Smaller but more widespread outages were reported on the Jersey Shore, according to JCP&L, specifically in Long Branch, Red Bank, Asbury Park, Hazlet, Middletown, Keansburg, and Matawan. The National Weather Service had warned residen…
PSE&G Proposes Lowering Gas Bills PSE&G Proposes Lowering Gas Bills
PSE&G Proposes Lowering Gas Bills PSE&G customers could be getting some relief in their bills. PSEG filed proposals with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities to lower gas bills for residential customers by 6.1% effective October. “This is an opportunity to lower our gas supply rate, providing our customers with a little bill relief and helping to maintain affordability,” said Dave Johnson, vice president Customer Care & Chief Customer Officer. “We’re pleased that we will continue to have one of the lowest gas rates in the state.” If approved, the Basic Gas Supply Service (BGSS) rate will be reduced by almost 7 …
Fast-Moving Storm Knocks Power To Thousands Across North Jersey Fast-Moving Storm Knocks Power To Thousands Across North Jersey
Fast-Moving Storm Knocks Power To Thousands Across North Jersey A fast-moving round of thunderstorm knocked power to thousands of New Jersey residents Thursday morning, May 23. PSEG was reporting approximately 2,000 outages in Bergen County (1,156 in New Milford, 398 in Paramus); 2,341 in Essex County (983 in Caldwell, 448 in West Caldwell); 1,230 in Gloucester County (1,206 in Woodbury City). JCP&L was reporting approximately 1,300 in Franklin Township, where a downed tree closed Route 57. JCP&L also said 1,000 residents in Lebanon were in the dark, as were 1,000 in Bethlehem. Knowlton, Hope, Liberty, and Independence …