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Jun
24
2021
NJBPU today approved changes to the Universal Service Fund (USF) program to provide relief to more New Jerseyans who have been unable to pay their gas or electric bills due to circumstances brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.
May
20
2021
La Junta de Servicios Públicos de Nueva Jersey (NJBPU) y el Departamento de Asuntos Comunitarios (DCA), anunciaron hoy que del 17 hasta el 21 de mayo será declarada la "Semana de Asistencia a los Servicios Públicos", dedicada a aumentar la conciencia de los residentes sobre los diversos programas disponibles para ayudar a aquellos que se han atrasado en sus facturas de servicios públicos y pueden ser elegibles para recibir asistencia financiera.
May
18
2021
NJBPU and the Department of Community Affairs today announced that May 17-21 is “Utility Assistance Week,” dedicated to increasing residents’ awareness of the various programs available to support those who have fallen behind on their utility bills and may be newly eligible for financial assistance.
May
13
2021
Governor Phil Murphy’s Office of Climate Action and the Green Economy and the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) today celebrated the launch of the first community solar project to be constructed on a closed landfill as part of the NJBPU’s historic Community Solar Energy Pilot Program.
Apr
27
2021
NJBPU today approved three-year Zero Emission Certificates (ZECs) for Hope Creek, Salem One, and Salem Two nuclear power plants located in South Jersey. At a total of $300 million, the certificates ensure that the plants, which supply the State with over 90 percent of in-state carbon-free generation and 37.5 percent of its overall in-state energy supply will remain operational.
Apr
15
2021
NJBPU is moving forward with a novel approach to transmission planning as it endeavors to reach Governor Murphy’s goal of 7,500 megawatts of offshore wind energy by 2035. Regional grid operator PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) today opened a 120-day solicitation window on behalf of NJBPU for qualified developers to submit potential transmission solutions that would help deliver offshore wind energy to the existing power grid.
Apr
6
2021
NJBPU today announced it received a record 410 applications to participate in Year 2 of its Community Solar Energy Pilot Program. The applications represent 800.5 MW of total capacity and all but one project have committed to serving low- to moderate-income (LMI) communities.
Mar
29
2021
Governor Phil Murphy today applauded the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s issuance of a Notice of Intent (NOI) to advance Ocean Wind, Ørsted’s 1,100 MW offshore wind project 15 miles off the coast of New Jersey.
Mar
3
2021
Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 229, extending a moratorium preventing New Jersey residents from having their utilities disconnected through at least June 30, 2021.
Mar
3
2021
NJBPU today approved the Acoustic Testing Pilot Program, a new $1.5 million grant program for water utilities to install state-of-the-art leak detection technology to aid in identifying water leaks throughout their infrastructure.
Feb
11
2021
NJBPU today approved the results of the State’s 20th annual electricity auctions for Basic Generation Service (BGS), resulting in stable costs for electricity supplied to most residents and small and/or medium-sized businesses by Atlantic City Electric Company (ACE), Jersey Central Power & Light Company (JCP&L), Public Service Electric & Gas Company (PSE&G), and Rockland Electric Company (RECO), collectively, the New Jersey Electric Distribution Companies (EDCs).
Feb
11
2021
NJBPU today approved the results of the State’s 20th annual electricity auctions for Basic Generation Service (BGS), resulting in stable costs for electricity supplied to most residents and small and/or medium-sized businesses by Atlantic City Electric Company (ACE), Jersey Central Power & Light Company (JCP&L), Public Service Electric & Gas Company (PSE&G), and Rockland Electric Company (RECO), collectively, the New Jersey Electric Distribution Companies (EDCs).
Jan
28
2021
Governor Phil Murphy celebrated the completion of the first community solar project energized in New Jersey, helping to build an equitable and clean energy future for all New Jerseyans.
Jan
7
2021
NJBPU announced a new series of quarterly public comment meetings designed to provide members of the public and interested parties an opportunity to speak directly to Board Commissioners on matters of public interest within the Board’s jurisdiction.
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