New Jersey A4501 mandates public utilities to inform customers about rate increase petitions and hearings.

New Jersey A4501 requires public utilities to notify customers about petitions to increase rates, tolls, charges, or schedules. The notice, included with the first utility bill after the filing, must summarize the petition, explain the reasoning, state the impact on customers, provide information about public hearings, and detail how customers can testify. Additionally, customers can opt in to receive email notifications about related hearings. The act aims to ensure customers are informed about utility actions and can communicate their views to the Board of Public Utilities.

New Jersey A4501 mandates public utilities to inform customers about rate increase petitions and hearings.

New Jersey A4501 requires public utilities to notify customers about petitions to increase rates, tolls, charges, or schedules. The notice, included with the first utility bill after the filing, must summarize the petition, explain the reasoning, state the impact on customers, provide information about public hearings, and detail how customers can testify. Additionally, customers can opt in to receive email notifications about related hearings. The act aims to ensure customers are informed about utility actions and can communicate their views to the Board of Public Utilities.