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Potential Rate Hikes Not Welcome By Most JCP&L Customers [AUDIO]

Ilya Hemlin — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:21:04 +0000

Jersey Central Power & Light's request for over $600 million from ratepayers is not sitting well with residents, many of whom lambasted the utility during a public hearing on the matter in Freehold.

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NJ Offers Sandy Victims Energy Rebates [AUDIO]

Kelly Waldron — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:00:22 +0000

Enhanced financial incentives are available for victims of Hurricane Sandy as they rebuild their homes and businesses.

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Should All NJ Gas Stations Have Back-Up Generators? [AUDIO]

David Matthau — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 09:47:24 +0000

In the days after Superstorm Sandy, many New Jersey gas stations were without power, and long lines formed all over the Garden State.

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NJ Falls Behind In Energy Efficiency Rankings [AUDIO]

Joe Cutter — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 10:19:17 +0000

A new study of the most energy efficient states in the Northeast shows New Jersey, an early leader, has now fallen behind.

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Sweeney Says Christie Administration Is 'Foot-Dragging' On Wind Power [AUDIO]

Joe Cutter — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 09:46:11 +0000

State Senate President Steve Sweeney says 'foot-dragging' in the Christie administration may prevent New Jersey from taking the lead in the emerging wind power industry.

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Could Sandy Lead to More Green Energy? [AUDIO]

Rosetta Key — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:30:02 +0000

Hurricanes, flooding and storm surges are natural occurrences and the environment is equipped to recover from after big bad storms, according to Green Peace Research Director Kurt Davis.

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Some Tips On Saving Energy As Winter Approaches [AUDIO]

Joe Cutter — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 09:33:49 +0000

With the onset of Fall, many homeowners are starting to think about their energy bill for the coming winter. Saving energy and money will be foremost on their minds.

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JCP&L Ordered To Justify Profits and Performance

Tom Mongelli — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 17:44:47 +0000

In a decision that might reflect on ratepayer costs, Jersey Central Power and Light has been ordered to detail its earnings and reliability since 2005. The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities issued the unanimous decision today

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Offshore LNG Proposal Withdrawn

Tom Mongelli — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:18:06 +0000

A five-year battle over offshore industrialization goes on hold. Liberty Natural Gas has withdrawn its application to build a liquefied natural gas terminal in the waters between New Jersey and New York. The U.S. Maritime Administration removed it from consideration Tuesday. The proposal would have placed a deepwater port about 15 miles off the coast [...]

NJ Natural Gas Promotes SaveGreen Project

Rosetta Key — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:29:44 +0000

New Jersey Natural Gas is hoping more of its customers will begin taking advantage of its SaveGreen Project.

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Vent-Free Gas Products Could Provide Relief To Utility Bills This Winter

Jason Allentoff — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 10:51:48 +0000

Get ready to open that wallet wider this Winter. A new study shows the cost to heat your home is going up. There could be a solution in the form of a vent free gas appliance.

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