New Jersey Board of Public Utilities

JCP&L is investing more than $100 million in electrical grid upgrades in Ocean County.
Aug 12, 2026

JCP&L seeks $253M rate increase in New Jersey

JCP&L seeks a $253M New Jersey rate increase that could raise residential bills 8.8%, while legislators urge the NJBPU to reject it.

Nuclear energy bill signing
Jul 14, 2026

Sherrill signs Power NJ Act to expand nuclear energy

Gov. Mikie Sherrill signs the Power NJ Act, launching advanced nuclear procurement with ratepayer protections in New Jersey.

New Jersey American Water President Mark McDonough and Hopewell Borough Mayor Ryan Kennedy
Jul 2, 2026

NJ American Water completes $6.4M Hopewell system purchase

New Jersey American Water completes its $6.4M acquisition of Hopewell Borough's water system, with $7M in infrastructure upgrades planned.

Power grid
Jun 5, 2026

Sherrill taps Hertz-Shargel to lead NJBPU

Gov. Mikie Sherrill nominates Ben Hertz-Shargel as NJBPU commissioner – and soon president – to tackle energy costs, reliability and supply.

PSEG Salem Nuclear Power Plant in Lower Alloways Creek
Jun 2, 2026

NJ lawmakers advance nuclear, gas and storage bills

New Jersey lawmakers advanced nuclear energy, natural gas and energy storage bills to boost grid reliability and power supply.

Veolia Water New Jersey's Haworth headquarters
Nov 21, 2025

Saddle River to sue Veolia NJ over $4M water billing dispute

Following an impasse at mediation, the municipality says it is preparing to serve the company, alleging overcharges from defective meters and inflated usage.

On June 5, 2025, Gov. Phil Murphy was joined by other state officials to announce energy bill relief at the New Jersey Economic Development Authority's headquarters in Newark.
Aug 18, 2025

NJ approves $100 energy credit, targets PJM reform

The state will issue relief to 3.9 million residents as part of a $430 million tranche of funding to address the spike in electric bills.

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.

New Jersey Board of Public Utilities Commissioner Marian Abdou
Jul 16, 2025

NJBPU commissioner to step down

Marian Abdou will leave the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities at a critical time, as residents face rising energy bills and lawmakers debate solutions.

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.

Offshore wind
Jun 9, 2025

Atlantic Shores moves to exit NJ offshore wind project

The partnership between Shell New Energies US LLC and EDF Renewables North America has filed to end its 1.5-GW effort off the coast of Atlantic City, citing permitting issues and federal uncertainty.

On June 5, 2025, Gov. Phil Murphy was joined by other state officials to announce energy bill relief at the New Jersey Economic Development Authority's headquarters in Newark.
Jun 6, 2025

NJ offers $430M in energy relief after rate hike

The state is seeking to cushion the impact of a 20% increase that went into effect this month by offering at least $100 to all residential ratepayers in New Jersey.