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New Jersey Board Of Public Utilities Expanding Universal Service Fund For Those Struggling To Pay Bills
The USF program ensures participants pay no more than 6% of their annual income for gas and electric service.
October 2, 2025
More help is available for New Jersey residents struggling to pay their utility bills.
Find out what's happening in Newarkfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The state's Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has started an expansion of its Universal Service Fund (USF) that helps connect people struggling with their utility costs with bill assistance programs.
The USF program ensures participants pay no more than 6% of their annual income for gas and electric service.
Find out what's happening in Newarkfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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