New Jersey Provides Bill Credits to Ratepayers and Low-Income Families
Official: Governor Sherrill Announces Ratepayer Relief, Signs Major Legislation on Energy, Saving New Jerseyans $1B Annually
Reading: The programs extend existing ratepayer-assistance frameworks (RUBC and REAP) with additional funding rather than creating new environmental or clean-energy protections.
Together, these programs are expected to save New Jerseyans about $1 billion annually.
In clear language
Governor Sherrill signed legislation that gives all 3.6 million New Jersey electricity customers a $25 credit on their bills through the Residential Universal Bill Credit program. Lower- and moderate-income families get an additional $150 credit through the Residential Energy Assistance Payment program. Together, these programs are expected to save New Jerseyans about $1 billion annually.
How does this affect you?
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Who does this affect?
- All 3.6 million New Jersey residential electricity customers
- Lower- and moderate-income households in New Jersey
- Families struggling with energy costs
What can you do?
- Check your electricity bill to confirm you receive the $25 RUBC credit
- If you qualify as a lower- or moderate-income household, apply for the additional $150 REAP credit through your utility or the state
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