Tag: New Jersey Board of Public Utilities
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Monmouth County News Briefs, Aug. 24
The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners has announced that the county has been awarded a reimbursement grant through the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to promote electric vehicle (EV) adoption and tourism through investments in EV chargers on county property. “Monmouth County is thrilled to assist visitors and residents who have electric…
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Jackson urges BPU to reject proposed New Jersey Natural Gas rate increase
JACKSON – The members of the Jackson Township Council are urging the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to reject New Jersey Natural Gas’ petition for a 25% customer rate increase. Township Council President Andrew Kern, Vice President Martin Flemming, Councilman Alexander Sauickie, Councilman Stephen Chisholm Jr. and Councilman Nino Borrelli voted “yes” on…
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Residents, elected officials express frustration with Altice service to BPU
Individuals and municipal officials from around New Jersey who purchase communications services from Optimum/Altice USA voiced criticism about the company to members of the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) on March 16. Some individuals who spoke during a virtual public hearing called for an independent investigation of the company. The speakers’ concerns focused…
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Residents, elected officials express frustration with Altice service to BPU
Individuals and municipal officials from around New Jersey who purchase communications services from Optimum/Altice USA voiced criticism about the company to members of the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) on March 16. Some individuals who spoke during a virtual public hearing called for an independent investigation of the company. The speakers’ concerns focused…
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March 16 meeting will investigate operations of Altice USA
Former North Brunswick Council President Ralph Andrews recalls that township residents’ concerns over Optimum’s service did not just happen overnight. “Prior to the pandemic and March 2020 shutdowns, residents were complaining of increasing fees and declining service and customer service support from Optimum, commonly referred to as Optimum-Altice,” Andrews said in a statement released by…
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Altice customers may voice concerns to Board of Public Utilities during hearing
Individuals who purchase communications services from Optimum/Altice USA may address their concerns about the company to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) during a Zoom call at 10 a.m. March 16. Services provided by Altice have been a topic of public discussion in Howell and Jackson, among other communities, for the past several…
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Old Bridge supports community solar power project on Global Landfill site
OLD BRIDGE – A community solar power project on the Global Landfill site gained support from the Township of Old Bridge. Annika Colston, president and founder of AC Power LLC, said they are in the process of submitting an application with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to enter their proposed project into…
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Area towns support community solar projects
Gov. Phil Murphy signed the Clean Energy Act of 2018, directing the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to establish a community solar program. This allows commercial real estate owners to rent their roof space to house solar facilities that power their community. The state is currently in the second year of a three-year…
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Jackson officials file complaint with utility board regarding Altice services
JACKSON – Municipal officials have filed a complaint with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) against Altice (also known as Optimum) in regard to service the company is providing to its customers in Jackson. Township Council members announced the action during a meeting on Oct. 13. “The town has formally filed a complaint…