News Flash

On June 2, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) released a letter to remind municipalities of the various financial assistance programs for residents who are in danger of utility shut-offs for non-payment. There are additional shut-off protection assistance programs for residents who apply by June 14. NJBPU has created a communications toolbox for residents to review. NJBPU, along with other State agency partners, will be increasing its outreach to residents through the following assistance programs:

• American Rescue Plan-Utility Relief Program (ARP-Utility Relief)
• Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)
• Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
• Universal Service Fund and Fresh Start (USF)
• Payment Assistance for Gas and Electric (PAGE)
• The Utility Customer’s Bill of Rights
• 2-1-1 as a 24/7 referral source for utility assistance

We recommend sharing these resources with your residents who may be affected by utility shut-offs.

Contact: Andrew LaFevre, Legislative Analyst, alafevre@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x116.