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Senator urges action on rising electric rates; commissioners seek briefing from Atlantic City Electric as county weighs role in Atlantic City recovery
Summary
State Senator Vince Paulistina urged the board to press utility companies and state officials over rising Atlantic Electric rates and a proposed "equity" program. Commissioners agreed to seek a committee briefing from the utility and to consider formal resolutions and next steps, while also discussing broader Atlantic City recovery efforts.
State Senator Vince Paulistina used the meeting's public-comment period on March 4, 2025, to press the Atlantic County Board of Commissioners for action on rising electric rates and to criticize state energy policy. Paulistina asked the county to convene Atlantic City Electric representatives for a briefing and suggested the board consider resolutions or other steps to relieve pressure on residents.
Paulistina said the state’s energy policy and moves to subsidize offshore wind…
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