Prohibits certain electric public utility rate increases and requires certain protections for ratepayers.
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Overview
This bill aims to protect New Jersey electric ratepayers by prohibiting certain rate increases from electric public utilities and requiring specific protections. It specifically prevents rate increases after the bill’s enactment for recovering the cost of installing smart meters. The bill mandates utilities to provide detailed information to customers about rate increases, including reasons and potential impacts, and requires reporting to the federal government regarding significant rate increases and service interruptions. Finally, it prevents service disconnection and late fees for affected ratepayers.
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