Ocean County Demands JCP&L Reforms Amid Rate Hike

JCP&L needs to concentrate ‘less on profits,’ officials in N.J. county say

Average monthly bills increased from $112 to $135 in June as county officials express concerns about delayed maintenance projects.

Ocean County Demands JCP&L Reforms Amid Rate Hike

TOMS RIVER — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners is calling for sweeping reforms at Jersey Central Power & Light, citing repeated service failures, rising utility rates and a lack of accountability to residents. In June, JCP&L customers saw their average monthly bills rise by $23, a roughly 20 percent increase, from $112.25 to as much as $134.92. Commissioner Deputy Director Frank Sadeghi warned the jump will leave many families struggling. …

Ocean County Officials Call on JCP&L to Put Consumers Before Profits

Board of Commissioners is calling for urgent reforms at Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L), citing repeated service failures, rising utility rates, and a lack of accountability to the community. In June, JCP&L customers saw their average monthly bills increase by $23, roughly 20 percent, from $112.25 up to as much as $134.92. Ocean County […]