JCP&L

An aerial overview of the AvalonBay Boonton property showing rooftop solar arrays, installed by PowerLutions Solar, across the multifamily community.
May 27, 2026

AvalonBay adds rooftop solar at Boonton apartments

AvalonBay added a 747-kW rooftop solar system at its Boonton apartments with installation from PowerLutions, cutting emissions and boosting clean energy use.

Electricity, gas and energy bills
Feb 13, 2026

New Jersey electricity rates largely stable after BGS auction

The results of the Basic Generation Service auction will bring slight changes for some, with mixed changes across utilities.

Crews prep for winter weather, as shown in this archive photo.
Jan 23, 2026

NJ winter storm prompts Sherrill warning, utility prep (updated)

A major New Jersey winter storm could bring 6 to 18 inches of snow and ice as Gov. Mikie Sherrill and utilities prepare for severe weather.

JCP&L crews work to upgrade power lines in Monmouth County.
Dec 19, 2025

JCP&L upgrades Monmouth County power grid

The FirstEnergy Corp. electric company is investing $1.6 million in infrastructure modernization, improving reliability for 11,000 customers and reducing outages.

JCP&L is investing more than $100 million in electrical grid upgrades in Ocean County.
Nov 19, 2025

JCP&L invests $108M to upgrade Ocean County power grid

Driven by explosive population growth, the First Energy electric utility will expand and modernize the equipment to meet rising demand with major updates planned through 2028.

Electric bill
Jul 23, 2025

Auction prices spike — what does it mean for NJ energy bills? (updated)

While PJM Interconnection's annual process raised capacity costs again, New Jersey utilities say the impact on electric bills will be smaller than last year’s increase.

Electric bill
Jun 20, 2025

NJBPU approves summer energy bill relief amid rate hikes

All four major utility companies will participate in the plan that will defer $60 total from residents' payments during the high-usage months.

Electric bill
Feb 13, 2025

Electric bill increases due for NJ customers

New Jersey’s 24th annual electricity auction for Basic Generation Service produced winning prices that will result in increases for all four regulated Electric Distribution Companies in the state.

JCP&L President Jim Fakult delivers remarks at the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce's, for which he is chair of the board, 2023 ReNew Jersey Business Summit & Expo at Harrah's Atlantic City.
May 21, 2024

FirstEnergy shakeup as JCP&L President Fakult retires

President Jim Fakult will stay on through the summer as Doug Mokoid transitions into the leadership role.

Energy
Dec 7, 2023

NJ Natural Gas, JCP&L propose $1.45B in energy-efficiency program expansions

New Jersey Natural Gas wants to launch the next generation of its Savegreen program, while JCP&L aims to continue several core programs as well as introduce new offerings for residents and businesses.

Energy
Nov 14, 2023

NJ utilities plan multimillion-dollar investments

JCP&L of Holmdel and Newark-based PSE&G have submitted proposals with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities aimed at strengthening infrastructure and improving upon clean-energy efficiency.

Students attending FirstEnergy’s Power Systems Institute lineman training program learn to climb pole and operate other utility equipment.
Jul 6, 2023

JCP&L transitioning from educational program to paid training

The FirstEnergy Corp. subsidiary is moving away from its Power Systems Institute, a two-year educational course it has offered since 2000.