Residents in New Jersey are facing a significant surge in home energy bills, with costs doubling or more, leading to widespread calls for accountability from state officials and supporters of green energy. State Sen. Mike Testa criticized Democrat Gov. Phil Murphy's 'Energy Master Plan,' attributing much of the blame to the plan launched in 2020. Homeowners in Morris County expressed frustration over skyrocketing bills, with one resident questioning a $782 monthly bill.
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) acknowledged the concerns raised by residents and cited reasons for the rate hikes, including increases in generation costs and usage. The BPU offered a one-time $175 bill credit program and urged customers to report any anomalies in their bills.
