By Jori Fahrenfeld
You’ll have heard about electric price increases that began June 1st – and, quite likely, you’ll see a higher electric bill!
PSE&G is offering a variety of options to help manage this bill while continuing to provide reliable electric service. The company has been holding events across the state to discuss payment assistance and energy efficiency programs.
There are additional ways to manage your electric bill and it would be good to take advantage of these resources, programs and tools.
Please refer below to assistance that PSEG is now providing, along with applicable website addresses. Alternatively, you can always reach PSEG’s main customer service line for further descriptions of these programs by calling: Toll-free: 1-855-846-2895 (Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
There is bill payment assistance available: visit pseg.com/help
- You can talk with PSE&G about any number of payment assistance programs that are available
Enroll in the Equal Payment Plan: visit pseg.com/EPP
- This payment plan estimates your yearly energy costs – based on last year’s usage – and divides the total into 12 equal monthly payments
Energy Saving Tips and Tools: visit pseg.com/SaveEnergy
- Manage your monthly energy usage via online information. This includes tools and tips, including an Online Home Energy Assessment which can help to reduce energy costs.
Visit the MyMeter portal to manage your energy use: visit pseg.com/MyAccount
- This site allows you to view your electric use by date and time intervals. Lets you create energy use thresholds and receive alerts. Also includes energy saver tips, a built-in rate comparator and additional information.
Access their energy efficiency programs: visit pseg.com/HomeEnergy or 1-855-846-2895
- There are a variety of energy efficiency programs available that can help save money with discounts, rebates and energy assessments