A 5512 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Prohibits electric and gas public utility residential rate increases during certain times of year; requires advance notice of certain rate increases.

This bill prohibits electric utilities from raising residential rates during summer (June 1-August 31) and gas utilities from raising rates during winter (January 1-March 31). It directly affects residential electricity and gas customers in New Jersey. The key provisions require utilities to delay rate increases during these seasons and provide at least 30 days' written or electronic notice before any approved rate change takes effect. The law applies to all electric and gas public utilities serving residential customers.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 24, 2025 Last action Mar 24, 2025
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee
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