04/01/2022
Safety first! April is designated as “Underground Damage Prevention Month.” Remember to always “Call Before You Dig” 🌷 New Jersey One Call
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The law requires the Board to ensure safe, adequate, and proper utility services at reasonable rates for customers in New Jersey.
The Board of Public Utilities (“Board”) is the state agency with authority to oversee the regulated utilities, which in turn provide critical services such as natural gas, electricity, water, telecommunications and cable television. The Board addresses issues of consumer protection, energy reform, deregulation of energy and telecommunications services and the restructuring of utility rates to enco
urage energy conservation and competitive pricing in the industry. The Board also has responsibility for monitoring utility service and responding to consumer complaints. The Board is considered a quasi-judicial body, meaning that it functions similar to a court or judge. Anyone may file a petition (or a request for action) asking the Board to consider a matter within its jurisdiction. Most often petitions are filed by the utilities, ratepayers or interested parties, but there are times when the Board will initiate a matter on its own. Once a petition is filed, the Board decides if it will retain the matter (which will become a case) or send the petition to the Office of Administrative Law (“OAL”). If the case is sent to the OAL, a judge will make an initial decision that the Board will ultimately accept, reject, or change. Regardless of whether the case is sent to the OAL or retained by the Board, the case goes through a legal process which may involve public hearings, briefs, discovery, and testimony. The parties involved include the petitioner, the Board’s staff, and often the Division of Rate Counsel (the state entity charged with representing the ratepayers and consumers of New Jersey). Others may ask to be involved as an intervener or a participant, but those parties must meet certain standards provided in the regulations (N.J.A.C. 1:1-16.3) to be granted that status. Members of the public are invited to voice their opinions at public hearings. Public hearings are listed on the Board’s website and notices of these hearings appear in newspapers. All evidence and arguments, and comments provided at the public hearings are made part of the record to ensure that the OAL judge and/or the Board is making an informed and impartial decision based upon the facts as presented by both sides. It is important that the public provide its input at the public hearings to ensure these comments are included in the record of the case. The case is then decided by the Board at one of its public agenda meetings. The Board will issue an order setting forth the reason for its decision. The Board’s decision may be appealed to the Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court.
Operating as usual
03/31/2022
Weather Update
An advancing cold front brings potential for severe thunderstorms and gusty winds this evening and tonight. The entire state is under a "slight risk" of severe weather as scattered severe thunderstorms are expected.
💨Damaging winds are the primary threat for this event so be sure to secure loose items in your yard.
⛈Small hail may be possible in the strongest thunderstorms.
🌪Tornadoes cannot be ruled out at this time.
Safety Tips
Clear skies can quickly turn dark and ominous, whether due to pop-up thunderstorms or squall lines. Be prepared!
📲Set up a way to get weather warnings on your phone
🏠When alerted to a storm, get inside a sturdy building immediately
🚫Stay away from windows once indoors
🚗If a building isn’t nearby, get inside a vehicle
➡️Check 511nj.org before hitting the roads
🔋Charge up electronic devices and know how to report a power outage to your utility company
📻 Stay tuned to your local weather for updates. For those living in Central and Southern New Jersey visit US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly http://www.weather.gov/phi. For those living in Northern New Jersey and the New York Metro area visit US National Weather Service New York NY http://www.weather.gov/okx/.
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03/31/2022
Don’t miss the Webinar: Accelerating the Electric Vehicle Transition with Outreach in Your Community; on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
🚗▶Register: https://bit.ly/EVOutreachWebinar
42% of New Jersey’s greenhouse gas emissions come from the transportation sector, which makes supporting the transition to electric vehicles a priority of New Jersey’s Energy Master Plan. Dynamic municipal and school outreach campaigns can be exceptionally effective tools to engage and educate the local community about the benefits of Electric Vehicles (EVs).
This webinar will highlight Sustainable Jersey's new Electric Vehicle Community Outreach action for municipalities. Webinar speakers will highlight best practices for sharing information about EVs with a variety of community members, from multi-family property managers to local businesses looking to add public or workplace EV charging. School, municipal, and local business fleet managers as well as local car dealers can be particularly effective partners in outreach campaigns. An overview of incentive programs that can used by community members, such as NJ Clean Energy Program Electrical Vehicle incentives, will be included in the presentation.
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RideWise
03/31/2022
Slight risk for severe storms and high winds today could cause downed power lines. These are EXTREMELY dangerous! ⚡⚠️ If you see a downed line or lose power, report your to your immediately – don’t assume neighbors have done so 🗣️ http://bit.ly/2MhSHV0
03/31/2022
NJBPU President Fiordaliso along with Commissioner Chivukula, Commissioner Holden, and Commissioner Solomon, congratulate Board Secretary Aida Camacho-Welch on 33 years of service to the BPU.
03/30/2022
Suez is now Veolia. With 10,000 employees in North America equipped with a newly enhanced set of skills, experience and expertise, we are better positioned than ever for ecological transformation. Learn more at: https://www.veolianorthamerica.com/media/press-releases/veolia-completes-combination-suez
03/29/2022
Are your old HVAC systems the source of your ? 🏀💢 Do you need an overhaul at all your facilities? Find out how you can do it with no impact to your budget. Contact BPU’s ESIP Coordinator at [email protected] today to get started.
03/25/2022
Good luck tonight Saint Peter's University
03/24/2022
Safer than a bet on the bracket, New Jersey’s Energy Savings Improvement Program (ESIP) is a financing mechanism designed to score major points with budget neutral improvements for your facilities 🏀 Call it in today at [email protected] to clinch the game!
03/23/2022
Over the last several years, New Jersey has seen a steady decrease in greenhouse gas emissions through our Administration’s approach. With New Jersey Board of Public Utilities's action today, we will end the use of coal generation in our state – further advancing our clean energy goals.
03/21/2022
The future looks . 60+ EV chargers coming to a tourist destination near you in . Learn more: https://bit.ly/37SW1Cd
03/21/2022
Welcome Spring to the tune of a free Local Government Energy Audit (LGEA) and see what measures you can plan for in #2022. Get a bird’s eye view 🐦 at www.njcleanenergy.com/ESIP then contact [email protected] to get started!
03/18/2022
📆 Our next Board Meeting is Wednesday, March 23 at 10 a.m.
Agenda: https://bit.ly/3u67ZQ5
Livestream: https://youtu.be/98A7lbPeWXc
03/18/2022
Are you a water leak detective? 🔍 Don’t just stop at your indoor faucets and toilets🚽🚿 Wander outside to identify leaks around your yard, too🏡 Hoses, sprinklers, and pools are common culprits. Kids can get in on the fun, too: https://www.epa.gov/watersense/watersense-kids#tab-4
03/17/2022
Nationwide, household leaks waste 1 TRILLION gallons of water per year. Grab your wrench. today using this handy checklist.
English:https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2017-02/documents/ws-ourwater-detect-and-chase-down-leaks-checklist.pdf
Espanol:https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2019-03/documents/ws-falw-checklist_spanish_508.pdf
03/17/2022
No need for the Leprechaun’s pot of gold 🌈💰 Government entities can utilize energy performance contracting to manage energy use and upgrade the at their facilities. Find a wealth of information at www.njcleanenergy.com/ESIP.
03/16/2022
State moratorium on utility bill payments ends; help available for those in need
Three ways to get ⤵️
📲 Call your utility and ask about payment plans
💸 Apply for assistance at http://nj.gov/dca/dcaid
🗨️ Dial 2-1-1 for local services
State officials say that they do not want New Jersey residents to have to worry about their gas, water or electricity being turned off now that the state’s utility bill moratorium has ended.
03/16/2022
Spring🌷 and summer☀ = the heaviest water usage seasons💧 💦 🌊
Repair that leaky faucet now to eliminate wasteful leaks before spring is in full swing, with resources from EPA WaterSense : https://bit.ly/3lkTfYI
03/15/2022
Board of Public Utilities | As Utility Shutoffs Loom, Lieutenant Governor Oliver and NJBPU Join Trenton Mayor to Urge Customers Behind on their Utility Bills to Apply for Expanded Assistance
Three ways to get ⤵️
📲 Call your utility and ask about payment plans
💸 Apply for assistance at nj.gov/dca/dcaid
🗨️ Dial 2-1-1 for local services
Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver and New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) President Joseph L. Fiordaliso today urged the hundreds of thousands of utility customers who have fallen behind on their utility bills to take action to avoid utility shutoffs.
03/15/2022
Get 💌 After today, March 15, your services could be shut off for nonpayment. Today in Trenton Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver, NJBPU President Joseph Fiordaliso, and Mayor of Trenton Reed Gusciora urged anyone who is struggling to take action. Help is available ➡️ nj.gov/dca/dcaid
03/15/2022
Does your town want to be EV ready, but they have no idea where to start? Check out this new Best Management Practices guide from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to help charge up your town ⚡️
➡️➡️➡https://nj.gov/dep/drivegreen/pdf/chargeupyourtown.pdf
As part of its commitment to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions from transportation, the State of New Jersey is implementing a suite of strategies to increase the number of electric vehicles on the road and ensure there are enough places to charge them.
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03/15/2022
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⚠️⚡ When using a ladder or tools that extend your reach, stay at least 10 feet from any overhead power lines. Always make sure that, if the ladder falls, it would not contact any power lines or other electrical equipment.
03/15/2022
you could save about 10% on your water bill when you ? Don’t let hard-earned money run down the drain. This is a perfect week to with this 10-minute challenge: http://bit.ly/3lkTfYI
03/15/2022
⏰Spring Forward and Review Your Safety Checklist✅
📌Time to Change the Clocks!
Daylight Saving Time begins every year on the second Sunday in March, which is tonight at 2 a.m. We "lose" an hour when the clocks are set forward (except in Hawaii and most of Arizona). This is a good time to review your safety checklist with the family.
📌Smoke Alarms
Test your smoke alarms every month and replace the battery at least once a year. If the alarm makes a "chirping" sound, replace the battery immediately.
Smoke alarms should be in every bedroom and in the common areas on each floor of a home. Mount them at least 10 feet from the stove to reduce false alarms, less than 12 inches from the ceiling and away from windows, doors and ducts.
📌Carbon Monoxide Detectors
CO alarms should be installed in a central location outside each bedroom and on every level of the home. The safety tips for CO detectors mirror those of smoke alarms: change the batteries, test them and interconnect them, if possible. Also, make sure vents for your gas appliances (fireplace, dryer, stove and furnace) are free and clear of snow or debris.
📌Prepare for Everywhere: Build a Kit
NJOEM works closely with our federal, state and local partners to prepare for all hazards, natural or manmade, that could affect New Jersey's families, communities and businesses.
There are things you can do to prepare for the unexpected and reduce the stress you may feel should an emergency arise. Every family and business should have an emergency plan in place in the event of a natural disaster or other catastrophic event. Spring is a great time to review that plan with family members and colleagues.
For New Jersey residents, the basics of preparedness for virtually all hazards are the same. Have a home and car emergency kit. NJOEM recommends an emergency kit include one gallon of water per day for each person, at least a three-day supply of food, flashlight and batteries, first aid kit, filter mask, plastic sheeting and duct tape, and medicines.
Be sure to update your existing emergency kits! Have you added a family member over the winter? Has a new pet joined the family? Make sure they are accounted for in your emergency kits and check the expiration dates of existing supplies.
Visit http://ready.nj.gov/plan-prepare/your-kit-plan.shtml for a full list of supplies.
📌Update Emergency Plans
• A communications plan to outline how your family members will contact one another and where to meet if it's safe to go outside. Remember, you won’t always be together in the event of a disaster.
• A shelter-in-place plan if outside air is contaminated; FEMA recommends sealing windows, doors and air vents with plastic sheeting.
• An evacuation plan including various routes and destinations in different directions should you need to leave with little to no notice.
• Supplies and accommodations for your pets. Pets are family too! Visit animalemergency.nj.gov include them in your emergency plans!
If you, a family member or a neighbor have special needs, be sure to visit Register Ready, New Jersey's Special Needs Registry for Disaster Planning, to get started on making your emergency plan today www.registerready.nj.gov
📲Always be prepared! For more info visit ready.nj.gov today!
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03/14/2022
Managing your energy costs can be a slam-dunk with energy performance contracting! This financing mechanism uses energy savings to offset capital improvement costs. Get the score at www.njcleanenergy.com/ESIP 🏀
03/14/2022
Let’s kick things off with some Fast Facts:
💧 An average household leak can waste nearly 10,000 gallons of water every year
💧 10% of homes have leaks that waste 90+ gallons of a day
Follow along to learn how to improve your game.
03/14/2022
Why is fixing water leaks good for New Jersey? Let us count the ways:
💚 Saves money
💙 Saves water
💛 Saves energy
A more efficient New Jersey? More clean water? Yes, please! Good water usage habits are something to celebrate🥳
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NJBPU President Fiordaliso Briefs on Winter Storm
NJ Offshore Wind Special Public Meeting
Developing a Clean Energy Workforce
#WorldWaterDay
New Jersey: Utility bill assistance is available
"Careers in Utilities Week"
Lighting the Way to a Clean Energy Future
No matter how you like to enjoy your drinking water, the State of New Jersey's #water utility companies work year-round, 24/7/365, to make sure it’s #ThereWhenYouNeedIt. #NJCelebratesDrinkingWaterWeek #DrinkingWaterWeek
New Jersey Receives 252 Applications for Community Solar Pilot Program
We received an incredible 252 applications for the first year of our #CommunitySolar Energy Pilot Program ☀️ 232 of them are for projects serving low- & moderate-income communities. We're thrilled that community solar will make renewable energy accessible to even more New Jersey residents, especially our historically underserved and environmental justice communities. The 252 applications represent 650 megawatts (MW) of total solar capacity, demonstrating significant public excitement about community solar. Read more here: https://www.nj.gov/bpu/newsroom/2019/approved/20190926.html
NJBPU Celebrates #AmericanWindWeek 2019
New Jersey has the wind! Thanks for the shout-out, ACUA - Atlantic County Utilities Authority. We’re on a path to 100% clean energy. Happy #AmericanWindWeek 🇺🇸 #OffshoreWindNJ NJ Clean Energy
New Jersey Awards 1,100 MW Offshore Wind Solicitation
President Joseph Fiordaliso reflects on Friday’s record-setting 1,100 MW offshore wind award, the largest in the U.S. to date. http://bit.ly/2XvBqg8 Ørsted U.S. NJ Clean Energy #OffshorewindNJ
Accomplishments and a look ahead in our 2019 "State of the Board" video
Yesterday’s State of the Board, led by Governor Phil Murphy and NJBPU President Joseph Fiordaliso, featured this video of NJBPU Commissioners Dianne Solomon, Mary-Anna Holden, Bob Gordon and Upendra Chivukula discussing our accomplishments over the past 15 months and how we plan to reach 100% #CleanEnergy in New Jersey by 2050.
Today is a new day for New Jersey’s infrastructure and economy with new technologies on the horizon. President Fiordaliso spoke on two panels at @NJLeague, “Planning for Tomorrow’s Infrastructure” and “State of Innovation: Building a Stronger and Fairer NJ Economy”. The President spoke about the Board’s approval of upgrades to New Jersey’s #gas, #water, and #powerlines, as well as NJBPU’s role in the state’s #CleanEnergyEconomy.
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