May 2008
- PSE&G's Equal Payment Plan (EPP) allows you to pay the same amount each month for your energy bill. You pay for the exact amount of energy you use, but the total cost is spread equally throughout the year. (Every year, your account is reviewed and you are billed your regular EPP amount minus any credit owed to you, or plus any balance that is due.) To enroll, go to pseg.com/epp, or call 1-888-275-7734 (PSEG).
- Summer is coming! To learn about ways to lower your summer electric bills, visit www.pseg.com/saveenergy.
- Good driving habits keep everyone safe. Don't tailgate, look both ways for vehicles when driving through intersections, and always give driving 100 percent of your attention.
- Interested in supporting electricity generated from clean renewable sources? For more information, visit www.NJCleanEnergy.com.
- Did you know that you can open and close your PSE&G gas and/or electric account online? Go to www.pseg.com/moving.
- To report that a street light is out in your neighborhood, go to www.pseg.com/streetlight, or call 1-800-436-PSEG (7734). Tell us the location of the street light, the nearest cross street, and if possible, the pole number (usually located on a metal strip attached to the pole).
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April 2008
- The application deadline for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) has been extended through April 15, 2008. To learn more, call 1-800-510-3102 or visit www.pseg.com/liheap. You can also pick up an application at your local PSE&G Customer Service Center. Don't delay!
- PSE&G's Equal Payment Plan (EPP) allows you to pay the same amount each month for your energy bill. You pay for the exact amount of energy you use, but the total cost is spread equally throughout the year. (Every year, your account is reviewed and you are billed your regular EPP amount minus any credit owed to you, or plus any balance that is due.) To enroll, go to www.pseg.com/epp, or call 1-888-275-7734 (PSEG).
- Learn what you can do to make a difference in the battle against climate change at the PSEG Global Green Expo from April 25-27 at Jersey City's Liberty State Park. For more details, visit www.pseg.com/ggexpo.
- At PSE&G, the safety of our employees is important to us. Please make sure that the stairs leading to your meter are in good repair with no loose or broken steps or railings. If there are any unsafe conditions, please let us know in advance.
- Interested in supporting electricity generated from clean renewable sources? For more information, see the enclosed Clean Power Choice Program insert, or visit www.njcleanenergy.com/.
- If you have coverage under the WorryFree Residential Contracts Program, you will see an additional charge of 90 cents per month for furnace/boiler contracts and 27 cents per month for water heater contracts effective after 4/15/08. This additional charge will be effective on your contract renewal date.
- Maintain a good credit standing with PSE&G. Please pay your bill by the due date. A security deposit equal to two month's of billing may be required if bills are not paid on time.
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March 2008
- If you worked full or part time and earned $39,783 or less in 2007, you may be eligible for the Federal and/or State Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). For more information about the Federal EITC, call 1-800-829-1040, or go to www.irs.gov/eitc. For information about the State EITC, call 1-888-895-9179, or go to njtaxation.org. To find out the closest location for FREE tax preparation, call NJ’s hotline, 2-1-1.
- Need help paying your winter heating bills? The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Universal Service Fund (USF) can help. To learn more, call 1-800-510-3102, or visit www.pseg.com/liheap. The deadline to apply is March 31, 2008.
- Learn what you can do to make a difference in the battle against climate change at the PSEG Global Green Expo from April 25-27 at Jersey City's Liberty State Park. For more details, see the article in the enclosed Working For You newsletter, or visit www.pseg.com/ggexpo
- The safety of our employees is important to us. Please put dogs and other animals behind closed doors when our employees visit your home.
- To report that a street light is out in your neighborhood, go to www.pseg.com/streetlight, or call 1-800-436-PSEG (7734). Tell us the location of the street light, the nearest cross street, and if possible, the pole number (usually located on a metal strip attached to the pole).
- Please pay your energy bill by the due date. PSE&G reports payment history information to credit reporting agencies for commercial and industrial customer accounts. This does not apply to municipal accounts.
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February 2008
- This bill reflects a change in the supply portion of your electric bill effective February 1, 2008. This supply increase in your bill is the result of a change in transmission related rates. The impact of this supply change for the class average residential electric customer is an increase in the annual bill of $0.12, or approximately 0.01%. The increases in the supply charges vary by rate schedule.
- The safety of our employees is important to us. Please put dogs and other animals behind closed doors when our employees visit your home.
- If you worked full or part time and earned $39,783 or less in 2007, you may be eligible for the Federal and/or State Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). For more information about the Federal EITC, call 1-800-829-1040, or go to www.irs.gov/eitc. For information about the State EITC, call 1-888-895-9179, or go to www.njtaxation.org. To find out the closest location for FREE tax preparation, call NJ’s hotline, 2-1-1.
- Are you having trouble paying your winter heating bill? The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) can help. Please read the enclosed insert to find out if you qualify. The deadline to apply is March 31, 2008.
- Maintain a good credit standing with PSE&G. Please pay your bill by the due date. A security deposit equal to two months of billing may be required if bills are not paid on time.
- Control your energy costs this winter. Take a free Home Energy Analysis to learn about easy ways to use less energy and save money. Go to www.njcleanenergy.com or call 1-866-NJSMART (1-866-657-6278).
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January 2008
- This bill reflects changes in the delivery and supply portions of your electric bill, effective January 1, 2008. The combined impact of these changes for the class average residential electric customer is a decrease of approximately 0.28%. The change in the delivery portion of your electric bill is an increase of $0.000148 per kilowatthour (including New Jersey Sales and Use Tax) as the result of a periodic adjustment to the Securitization Transition Charges. The change in the supply portion (Basic Generation Service, BGS-FP and BGS-CIEP) of your bill is a decrease as the result of a change in transmission related rates. The decrease in the supply charge varies by rate schedule.
- This bill reflects an increase of $0.000148 per kilowatthour (including New Jersey Sales and Use Tax) to the delivery portion of your electric bill effective January 1, 2008. The impact of this change for the class average residential electric customer is an increase of approximately 0.10%. This is the result of a required periodic adjustment to the Securitization Transition Charge.
- If you worked full or part time and earned $39,783 or less in 2007, you may be eligible for the Federal and/or State Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). For more information about the Federal EITC, call 1-800-829-1040, or go to www.irs.gov/eitc. For information about the State EITC, call 1-888-895-9179, or go to www.njtaxation.org. To find out the closest location for FREE tax preparation, call NJ’s hotline, 2-1-1.
- To make sure that your gas meter works properly, please maintain 14 inches of clearance between all parts of your meter set and any ice, snow, or soil.
- Cold weather is here! Visit www.pseg.com/saveenergy to request a FREE Energy Savers brochure and learn about other ways to manage your winter heating costs.
- PSE&G reports payment history information to credit reporting agencies for commercial and industrial customer accounts. This does not apply to municipal accounts.
- Take the ENERGY STAR “Change a Light – Change the World” on-line pledge to replace standard light bulbs with ENERGY STAR qualified Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) bulbs in your home. Go to www.pseg.com/switchandsave to make your pledge today!
- Downed wires are dangerous. If you see downed wires, play it safe. Stay at least 10 feet away from them and call 1-800-436-PSEG (7734), or the local police or fire department.
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December 2007
- Need help paying your heating bill this winter? Applications for both the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Universal Service Fund are now being accepted. Take a look at the enclosed Working For You newsletter for more information or our Web site (link above).
- Take the ENERGY STAR “Change a Light – Change the World” on-line pledge to replace standard light bulbs with ENERGY STAR qualified Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) bulbs in your home. Go to www.pseg.com/switchandsave to make your pledge today!
- Please help to keep our employees safe. Make sure the path leading to your meters and other outside electrical equipment, is free of clutter, ice and snow.
- Avoid surprises in your winter heating bills by signing up for PSE&G's Equal Payment Plan (EPP). The EPP allows you to pay the same amount each month for your energy bill. You pay for the exact amount of energy you use, but the total cost is spread equally throughout the year. (Every twelve months, your account is reviewed and you are billed your regular EPP amount minus any credit owed to you, or plus any balance that is due.) To enroll, go to www.pseg.com/epp, or call 1-888-275-7734 (PSEG).
- If you are paying your PSE&G bill at one of our customer service centers, please be sure to bring the entire first page of your monthly bill. This will save time and ensure that your payment is applied to the correct account. We appreciate your help and look forward to serving you.
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November 2007
- The Board of Public Utilities has approved a decrease of $0.002166 per therm to the delivery portion of your gas bill effective October 26, 2007. The decrease reflects the change in costs for the Manufactured Gas Plant Remediation component of the Societal Benefits Charge. For a typical residential gas customer using 1,210 therms per year, the annual decrease would be approximately $2.60.
- The Board of Public Utilities has approved a decrease of $0.000297 per kilowatthour to the delivery portion of a residential customer’s electric bill effective October 26, 2007. Non-residential customers should see a similar unit charge decrease. The decrease reflects the change in costs for the Manufactured Gas Plant Remediation component of the Societal Benefits Charge. For a typical residential electric customer using 6,960 kilowatthours per year, the annual decrease would be approximately $2.08.
- Do you need help paying your heating bills? Applications are now being accepted for both the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Universal Service Program. To find out where to apply, call 1-800-510-3102, or go to www.pseg.com/liheap for a list of agencies near you.
- Cold weather is here! Learn how to manage your energy costs. Call 1-800-854-4444 for a FREE Energy Savers brochure, or go to www.pseg.com/saveenergy.
- You can't see, smell or taste carbon monoxide (CO), but a buildup of this gas can cause illness, or death. Keep your heating system and chimney in good working condition, and install CO detectors on every level of your home.
- Interested in supporting electricity generated from clean renewable sources? For more information, call 1-866-NJSMART, or visit www.NJCleanEnergy.com.
- PSE&G reports payment history information to credit reporting agencies for commercial and industrial customer accounts. This does not apply to municipal accounts.
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October 2007
- Consider replacing your standard incandescent light bulbs with ENERGY STAR compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs). CFLs use about 75 percent less energy than standard bulbs and last up to 20 times longer. For more detailed information about CFLs, visit www.energystar.gov
- Help families in financial crisis by contributing to New Jersey SHARES which helps to pay utility bills of households in need. Please mail your tax-deductible donation to: New Jersey SHARES, 1901 North Olden Avenue Extension, Suite 1A, Ewing, N.J. 08618 or donate online at www.njshares.org
- Cold weather is coming! To learn about ways to manage your winter heating bills, go to www.pseg.com/saveenergy
- In October, thousands of customer service professionals throughout the country will celebrate National Customer Service Week. In honor of this week, PSE&G would like to thank you for your business, and recognize our customer service professionals who work hard to serve you every day.
- If you need to replace your furnace, boiler or water heater, PSE&G can help! We offer 12 monthly payments on your bill. For a free estimate, call 1-800-539-PSEG, or visit www.pseg.com
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September 2007
- Start up your heating system now, before you really need to use it. By doing so, you'll find out if it's working properly, and avoid the wait if repairs are needed.
- At PSE&G, the safety of our employees is important to us. Please make sure that the stairs leading to your meter are in good repair with no loose or broken steps or railings. If there are any unsafe conditions, please let us know in advance.
- Complete a free PSE&G online home energy analysis that will show you how to save energy in your home and manage your energy bills. Go to www.pseg.com/njenergysmart, or call 1-866-NJSMART (1-866-657-6278).
- Planning to move? Open and close your PSE&G gas and or electric account online. It's quick and easy. Go to www.pseg.com/moving.
- PSE&G reports payment history information to credit reporting agencies for commercial and industrial customer accounts. This does not apply to municipal accounts.
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August 2007
- Our goal is to keep the power on, but in case there is loss of power: stay away from downed power lines, keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed, use caution with candles, and turn off lights and appliances to avoid overloading circuits once power is restored. Visit our Outage information page for additional information.
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Good driving habits keep everyone safe. Please take a few minutes to read the enclosed "Drive Safely" article in the "Working For You" newsletter.
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Take advantage of PSE&G's convenient Bill Payment Options to help make life simpler. To learn more, visit www.pseg.com/onlinebillpay.
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To report that a street light is out in your neighborhood, go to www.pseg.com/streetlight, or call 1-800-436 PSEG (7734). Tell us the location of the street light, the nearest cross street, and if possible, the pole number (usually located on a metal strip attached to the pole).
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Maintain a good credit standing with PSE&G. Please pay your energy bill by the due date. A security deposit equal to two months of billing may be required if bills are not paid on time. Please refer to Section 2.3 of our Electric and/or Gas Tariff for further information regarding security deposits.
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July 2007
- Now is a great time to sign up for PSE&G's Equal Payment Plan (EPP). The EPP allows you to pay the same amount each month for your energy bill. You'll pay for the exact amount of energy you use, but the total cost is spread equally throughout the year. (Every year, your account is reviewed and you are billed your regular EPP amount minus any credit owed to you, or plus any balance that is due.) To enroll, go to www.pseg.com/epp, or call 1-888-275-7734 (PSEG).
- Summer's here! Learn how to save money on your electric bills. Request a free Energy Savers brochure. Call 1-800-854-4444, or visit www.pseg.com/energysavers.
- Good driving habits keep everyone safe. Don't tailgate, look both ways for vehicles when driving through intersections, and always give driving 100 percent of your attention.
- Save time! Go to www.pseg.com/moving the next time you need to open or close your PSE&G gas and/or electric account.
- When you need a new water heater call 1-800-539-PSEG (7734). This service is optional and you can find other providers in the Yellow Pages.
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June 2007
- This bill reflects increases in your supply charges if you receive PSE&G’s Basic Generation Service (BGS) and minor changes to delivery charges for most customers effective June 1, 2007. BGS is provided to customers who do not receive their energy supply from a Third Party Supplier. These BGS changes are the result of a supply auction which was approved by the BPU on February 9, 2007. The annual bill impact for a typical residential customer receiving BGS supply service and using 6,960 kilowatthours per year will be an annual increase of approximately $117, or 11.7%. More information about these changes will be provided in a subsequent bill insert. Tariff information may also be found by visiting our Tariffs & Rates Web site.
- The summer heat combined with rising energy costs could mean higher electric bills. To learn about ways to save energy and money, go to www.pseg.com/saveenergy.
- For your safety and the safety of PSE&G employees, please slow down and respect traffic cones when you see us working in the street. Be patient and careful, and follow the traffic control warnings around PSE&G job sites.
- Make your life a little simpler with PSE&G's convenient Bill Payment Options. Read the enclosed insert for more information or go to www.pseg.com/onlinebillpay.
- PSE&G reports payment history information to credit reporting agencies for commercial and industrial customer accounts. This does not apply to municipal accounts.
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