Assemblyman Miller Bill to Help Residents Manage Utility Costs Signed into Law

(TRENTON) — Ahead of the anticipated rise in utility costs and after one of the hottest summers on record and a winter with below-freezing temperatures, Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill into law today to ensure New Jersey residents are not caught off guard by unexpected and excessive utility bills. 

Bill A4817, sponsored by Assemblyman Cody Miller with the leadership of his colleagues Assemblywoman Heather Simmons and Assemblyman Dave Bailey, will require electric and gas public utilities to establish an “Energy Bill Watch" program. The program would notify smart meter customers when their energy consumption exceeds certain thresholds, giving them the tools to manage their usage and avoid high costs.

“Everyone deserves to come home to a comfortable environment, whether it's cooling off in the summer or warming up in the winter, without the worry of high energy costs,” said Assemblyman Miller (D-Atlantic, Camden, Gloucester). “By providing up-to-date information through simple notifications, we can help families better budget and plan for their energy use, ensuring that comfort doesn’t come at a financial cost.”

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