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Utilities defend infrastructure spending, smart‑meter rollouts and opt‑out fees as lawmakers seek clarity on bill outliers
Summary
Atlantic City Electric, JCP&L, PSE&G and Rockland Electric told the Assembly committee that infrastructure investments and extreme weather drove distribution increases; utilities said smart meters are accurate, but the $15/month opt‑out fee and regional SBC/distribution differences drew scrutiny and follow‑up data requests.
Four investor‑owned utilities testified about what drove higher bills this summer and how they are helping customers manage costs.
Atlantic City Electric said its territory experienced large usage increases and that distribution investments are paid through rate mechanisms that support storm resilience and modernization. The company reported a 20% average residential usage increase over the comparable period and emphasized customer tools such as budget billing, smart‑meter high‑usage alerts and an assistance finder that…
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