Congressman Van Drew Calls on NJBPU to Follow the Lead of Other State Utility Commissions Dealing with Energy Companies Overcharging Consumers

For Immediate Release

October 17, 2024

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Congressman Van Drew Calls on NJBPU to Follow the Lead of Other State Utility Commissions Dealing with Energy Companies Overcharging Consumers

Rep. Van Drew meeting with FERC to discuss next steps in Federal intervention

Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew sent a letter to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) urging an immediate review of Atlantic City Electric's (ACE) recent rate hikes. This call for action comes on the heels of reports from Maine, where the Maine Public Utilities Commission ordered Electricity Maine to refund $6 million to customers after discovering that the company had unfairly overcharged them.

"We can learn from what is happening in Maine," said Congressman Van Drew. "It only took 125 phone calls for agencies in Maine to take action. South Jerseyans have been reaching out by the thousands, so it is time for a review of ACE's practices. Since the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities has not acted, we are moving forward with requesting a federal investigation through the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), with a meeting with them scheduled in the coming weeks. While we are frustrated with the slow pace of this process, I will not stop until residents receive the relief they deserve."

Click here to view the letter.

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