PJM Interconnection

On March 16, 2026, U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-5th District, announced his plan to increase energy production, modernize the grid and reduce rising electricity costs for New Jersey families and small businesses.
Mar 17, 2026

Gottheimer plan targets NJ utility bills by boosting energy supply

North Jersey U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer unveiled an outline to ring lower costs for residents and businesses by boosting supply, speeding permits and expanding grid capacity.

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.

Electrical substation
Nov 17, 2025

OPINION: Energy costs, grid strain are reshaping the market

David Greek, managing partner of Greek Real Estate Partners, urges developers to treat power as core infrastructure as projects such as data centers and cold storage demand more and more power.

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.

Power grid
Aug 7, 2025

Who’s to blame for high energy bills? FDU Poll asks voters

Dan Cassino, executive director, said the bottom line is that New Jerseyans don't know why their costs are going up, "[s]o, they’re blaming whoever they don’t like."

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.
Jul 24, 2025

PJM region governors to hold energy reform conference

State leaders within the regional transmission organization's operating area will convene in Philadelphia in September to address grid reliability, electricity costs and governance updates.

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.

Power grid
Jul 21, 2025

Governors urge PJM reforms amid energy reliability crisis (updated)

New Jersey joined eight other states calling for the regional transmission organization to enact fundamental change and appoint new leadership as costs and dependability issues rise.

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.

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.

A stack of energy bills for electricity and gas utlity costs and others. DEPOSIT PHOTOS
Jun 4, 2025

EXCLUSIVE | Sherrill: Time to take control of NJ’s energy future

In an exclusive op-ed, Democratic gubernatorial hopeful U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill outlines her plan to cut utility costs, expand clean energy and restore control over future policy.

An electrical substation
Jun 4, 2025

PSE&G rolls out summer help amid rising electric bills

The company's relief initiative includes providing utility shutoff protection to low-income and qualified individuals and suspension of reconnection fees.