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NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill promised to freeze rate hikes. That's not happening. Republican lawmakers representing Ocean County are urging state regulators to reject JCP&L's proposed electric rate increase, while the utility says the additional revenue is needed to improve reliability and recover storm-related costs. Photo by Mikie Sherrill for Governor 2025

Senator Urges BPU to Reject JCP&L’s 8.8% Rate Hike as Costs Soar for New Jersey Residents

A battle is shaping up over JCP&L's proposed 8.8% electric rate increase as Ocean County lawmakers call on state regulators to reject the request, while the utility argues the additional revenue is essential to strengthen New Jersey's electric grid and…

So Much for a Rate Freeze: JCP&L Seeks 8.8% Electric Bill Hike for New Jersey Customers

HOLMDEL, N.J. – More than one million Jersey Central Power & Light customers could soon face another increase in their monthly electric bills after the utility filed a proposal seeking an average 8.8% increase for residential customers, a move that…

Power Restored to Nearly 2,000 JCP&L Customers After Downed Wires Closed Cedarbridge Avenue

Lakewood, NJ – Power has been restored to nearly 2,000 Jersey Central Power & Light customers after downed wires caused a widespread outage Tuesday afternoon in Lakewood. The outage began at approximately…

More Than 1,500 JCP&L Customers Still Without Power Nearly a Week After Devastating New Jersey Storms Began

Nearly 1,500 Jersey Central Power & Light customers remained without electricity Thursday, one week after powerful storms swept across New Jersey and left tens of thousands in the dark. HOLMDEL, N.J. —…

Jackson Interim Mayor Jen Kuhn Highlights ‘Lights Out’ Program, Releases No Performance Data

Jackson, NJ – Jackson Township Interim Mayor Jen Kuhn is promoting the township’s “Lights Out” initiative, saying the program has made it easier for residents to report malfunctioning streetlights and improved communication…

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Middletown Mayor Urges JCP&L to Reimburse Residents for Spoiled Food After Extended Outages

Middletown, NJ – As power was restored to most customers following days of storm-related outages, Middletown Mayor Tony Perry said he is pressing JCP&L to compensate residents who lost food and incurred…

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More Than 21,000 JCP&L Customers Remain Without Power Days After New Jersey Storms Began

New Jersey – More than 21,800 customers served by JCP&L remained without power Tuesday after a series of storms and nearly four days of rain caused widespread outages across the utility’s service…

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Third Straight Night of Storms Pounds New Jersey, Thousands Lose Power as Flooding and Fallen Trees Reported

New Jersey – Powerful thunderstorms swept across New Jersey overnight for the third straight night, bringing intense lightning, damaging wind gusts, torrential rainfall, and widespread reports of downed trees and flooded roadways.…

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NJ Assemblywoman Criticizes ‘Electrify Everything’ Push After Storm Leaves Thousands Without Power

Trenton, NJ – New Jersey Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia is criticizing the state’s energy policies after powerful thunderstorms knocked out electricity to more than 150,000 JCP&L customers heading into a sweltering Fourth of…

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More Than 150,000 JCP&L Customers Across New Jersey Remain Without Power After Severe Storms

Holmdel, NJ – More than 150,000 Jersey Central Power & Light customers across New Jersey remained without electricity Saturday morning after strong thunderstorms brought damaging winds, heavy rain, and downed trees and…

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