Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp., has received approval from the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to implement measures that will help ease the impact of rising summer electricity prices on families.
JCP&L will apply a $30 deferral credit on all residential bills in July and August. The deferral credit will be recovered through a $10 monthly charge from September through February, when electricity use is lower.
The approved measures also include:
- A limited suspension of service shut-offs in July, August and September, following the same criteria as the Winter Termination Program, which protects certain vulnerable customers.
- Waived reconnection fees from July 1-Sept. 30.
- Enhanced deferred payment agreements, or payment plans, allowing customers to spread past-due balances over up to 24 months instead of 12 months.
These initiatives complement JCP&L’s year-round offerings to help manage energy usage and costs:
- Bill assistance programs for income-eligible customers, those with medical needs and others facing financial hardship. Visit firstenergycorp.com/billassist.
- Energy efficiency tools, including the Home Energy Analyzer, whole home energy solutions, HVAC rebates, appliance rebates and recycling. Visit energysavenj.com.
- Easy-to-implement tips and tricks, including smart landscaping and a guide of 100 ways to save energy without sacrificing comfort. Visit firstenergycorp.com/saveenergy.
Doug Mokoid, FirstEnergy’s president of New Jersey, said, “Electricity supply costs, which are nearly 60% of a family’s bill in our service territory, have surged this summer. While we don’t control supply prices, we are committed to helping customers manage these increases through new and expanded assistance programs.”
