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NJ S3620

Bill

Status

Passed

4/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

John Burzichelli

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires electric and gas public utilities using smart meters to establish an "Energy Bill Watch" program within 90 days of the law's effective date

  • Mandates utilities send notifications on the 10th and 20th day of each billing cycle via text or email showing cumulative usage costs in dollars and consumption in kilowatt hours or therms

  • Allows customers to set custom dollar threshold alerts and opt to receive billing cycle comparisons against previous periods or the same period in the prior year

  • Automatically enrolls all smart meter customers in the program, with the option to opt out, and requires utilities to advertise the program via email, social media, websites, and customer bills

  • Requires all utility bills to display the previous billing cycle amount, current billing cycle amount, and the difference between them, including all tariffs, fees, and taxes

Legislative Description

Requires electric and gas public utilities to establish "Energy Bill Watch" program and include certain information in bills and notices to customers.

Bills and Joint Resolutions Signed by the Governor

Last Action

Approved P.L.2025, c.47.

4/22/2025

Committee Referrals

Telecommunications and Utilities10/28/2024
Economic Growth9/19/2024

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