Garden State Times

Today, Senator Carmen Amato, Jr., Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf, and Assemblyman Gregory E. Myhre sent a letter to Senate President Scutari and Assembly Speaker Coughlin urging them to hold legislative hearings into the recent increase in utility bills that New Jersey residents have been receiving.

“In July, our Delegation contacted New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) President Christine Guhl-Sadovy regarding very concerning constituent cases in which Atlantic City Electric customers recently experienced sharp and costly rate increases. Now that it is evident that these cases are occurring throughout Atlantic City Electric’s service area, it is appropriate and necessary for state action to determine the root causes of the rate increases in question and provide answers to impacted ratepayers.”

The legislators stated they have received communication from Atlantic City Electric regarding the situation, including rate increases authorized by the NJBPU. However, they believe these rate increases deserve further examination due to their serious financial impacts on customers.

“Our Delegation is joining with our colleague Senator Michael Testa in calling for legislative hearings focused on rate increases for Atlantic City Electric customers,” they wrote.

Attached to their letter was a reference letter sent to the NJBPU on July 30. The legislators emphasized the urgency of addressing this issue on behalf of their constituents and all affected ratepayers.

Sincerely,

Senator Carmen Amato, Jr.

Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf

Assemblyman Gregory E. Myhre