Electric Bills In Livingston: These Programs May Help With Savings

LIVINGSTON, NJ — Electricity costs will be increasing again for most New Jersey residents and small businesses, including those in Livingston. But there are programs available that may help to ease the burden, local officials say.

Atlantic City Electric, PSE&G, Jersey Central Power & Light and Rockland Energy all expect rates to increase between 17.2 and 20.2 percent as of June 1. The latest increase comes from the results of New Jersey's annual Basic Generation Service (BGS) auction, which sets the price companies pay for electricity generated outside the state.

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The Township of Livingston recently issued a reminder for local residents, pointing out that the town’s two utility providers – JCP&L and PSE&G – each offer programs that can help cut costs and make homes more “energy efficient.”

According to a municipal advisory:

• JCP&L offers appliance rebates, appliance recycling, HVAC rebates, and whole-home audits, solutions, and assessments. For a full list of JCP&L’s programs, visit firstenergycorp.com/save_energy/save_energy_new_jersey/for_your_home_nj.html
• PSE&G offers home energy assessments, rebates and discounts, appliance recycling, and HVAC instant rebates. For a full list of PSE&G’s programs, visit homeenergy.pseg.com

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