Citing an increase in electricity demand, limited growth in supply and faulty market dynamics, the N.J. Board of Public Utilities last week approved double-digit rate increases for energy supplied to one-third of the state’s residents and businesses. That decision has Congressman Jeff Van Drew calling for board members to resign.
“The NJBPU has failed the people of New Jersey,” Van Drew said. “For years, they knew these rate hikes were coming, yet instead of working to protect consumers, they…
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