Employees of the utility's Red Bank branch collected money and food for FoodBank
Red Bank staff of Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) recently held bake sales and luncheons, collected food items and donated cash toward the 2013 Harvest for Hunger campaign. Of the total raised, nearly $3,000 and 126,000 pounds of food were donated to The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties.
Final hearing on a 4.1 percent increase for state's second largest utility
The sixth and final hearing on a request for a rate increase by the state’s second largest utility company met with a mix of praise and criticism for Jersey Central Power & Light Wednesday at Freehold Township’s Town Hall. JCP&L, fresh off widespread criticism for its handling of Hurricane Sandy and the Nor’easter that followed, is seeking a 4.1 percent increase in the rates it charges its 1.1 million customers — many of whom were without power for up to two weeks after this winter’s storms. The Morristown-based company, the main power supplier in Monmouth, Ocean and Morris counties, is seeking to recoup the $630 million it spent on repairs following Sandy. It has petitioned the state regulatory board — the Board of Public Utilities — …
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Utility company petitioning state board for consumer rate increase
The state Board of Public Utilities is scheduled to hold a pair of hearings in Freehold Township on Wednesday on a proposed rate increase for Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L). The first meeting is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. at the Township Municipal Building, at Schanck and Stillwell Corner roads. The second is set for 6:30 p.m. at the same location. The utility company, roundly criticized for its response during Hurricane Sandy and the nor’easter that followed, wants a rate increase of 4.5 percent in its effort to raise $603 million the company says it needs to repair infrastructure damaged in hurricane’s Sandy and Irene. The company faces opposition. “We will speak for the hundreds of ratepayers who are tired of paying more for less …
5:21 am on Thursday, April 25, 2013
It is very easy for all of us to blame JCPL for the extended outage due to Sandy and for rates increases. Yet, in reality "We the People" are responsible for much of the damage and damage repair costs for JCPL because in the majority of cases it was a result of "OUR" untrimmed trees that fell onto JCPL lines causing most of the damages. Is it really JCPL's fault that we as property owners allow … more ›
The utility is installing components to enhance its emergency communications capabilities.
JCP&L is taking steps to improve its ability to communicate with first responders during a large-scale emergency. The utility will install components of the New Jersey Preparedness Emergency Communication Network at its regional dispatching operations in Red Bank and Morristown, spokesman Ron Morano said Thursday. The facilities manage the daily work on the company's electrical system and provide coordination when repair crews are dispatched during widespread power outages. “Participating in this system will enhance our ability to share real-time critical information with our customers, communities and first responders during emergency situations,” JCP&L President Don Lynch said in a release. “Joining this system is one of the many things …
5:17 pm on Thursday, March 14, 2013
HOMEOWNERS are the problem, not JCPL. The trees that fall and knock down JCPL wires and knock our electric power out are trees that are owned by private property owners. The only way to prevent Blackouts is to start charging homeowners for all of the repair costs when a homeowners tree falls and takes down JCPL lines. Homeowners who fail to trim and maintain their own trees are the real problem … more ›
Utility Company bringing in extra crews to combat outages.
With at least a few inches of snow expected to fall in our area and strong winds blowing through JCP&L is preparing for any possible power outages with the approaching storm. According to information provided by Howell Township Manager Helene Schlegel the company has already taken several steps to prepare for the storm that could include not only precipitation but also winds with gusts of up to 60 MPH. JCP&L said they are also taking the following additional steps: • Bringing in more than 120 line personnel and hazard responders from FirstEnergy’s Ohio utilities to support restoration efforts • Securing 120 tree contractor crews to respond to tree-related conditions • Communicating with emergency management officials, state officials, …
12:08 pm on Thursday, March 7, 2013
Sounds like an excuse for another rate increase while crews wait around waiting for directions. Six months work on a sub station in Wall that could have been moved up the hill behind it and out of the flood zone. more ›
Utility company lists communication enhancements
Jersey Central Power and Light (JCP&L) is saying that it will improve its communication with towns during "significant storm events," after the utility company was criticized by many municipal officials after Hurricane Sandy. JCP&L announced new practices and upcoming technology improvements at meetings on Jan. 3 in Eatontown and Morristown with members of the League of Municipalities, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities and the New Jersey State Police. A news release from JCP&L states that the communication enhancements will include: "We are committed to continuous improvement for our customers and welcome the opportunity to work with state, county and municipal officials over the next several months as we implement these new …
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Transformers to blame for up to 700 outages
The east side of Red Bank is currently experiencing a widespread power outage, with almost 700 residents in the dark. Police Capt. Darren McConnell said several transformers blew when today's storm rolled in but JCP&L is already on scene. The captain and JCP&L had no estimate as to when power may be restored but he did not anticipate the outage lasting well into the evening. Downtown is fully powered as of 4:30 p.m., as is the West Front Street business corridor. JCP&L trucks were witnessed in the area of Prospect Avenue and Harding Road. Otherwise, Red Bank has experienced just one traffic accident in today's storm with no problems of note due to wind or rain. Hundreds of customers in Fair Haven and Little Silver also are currently in the…
8:57 am on Thursday, December 27, 2012
This is what Fred M from Shrewsbury rides around in. Please look at the picture. He hides his mom's knishes in the glove compartment. more ›
If your electric service was out for weeks, you can vent at a series of statewide BPU hearings
In some parts of the state, the power outages after Hurricane Sandy lasted for more than two weeks. Now the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) wants to know what consumers think about how their local electric utilities handled the hurricane. The BPU is seeking public input in a series of public forums throughout the state. Public hearings involving the performance of Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) are scheduled. The next is from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18 at Hopatcong Middle School. These are just the beginnings of hearings that will held statewide, said BPU spokesman Earl Pierce. "We're still deciding the schedule. There will be more set up throughout the state," Pierce said. The BPU also is accepting comments via email …
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3:35 am on Thursday, December 13, 2012
Some towns like their pretty trees and won't allow the power companies to trim them away from the lines. more ›
In addition to payment plan arrangements there is a 'promise to pay' extension of up to 10 days beyond the due date printed on the latest statement
JCP&L has revised its payment plan options for customers who may need help paying their electric bills in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. “Hurricane Sandy was a devastating storm and continues to be a financial hardship for many of our customers,” said Ronald Green, vice president of FirstEnergy. Payment plans can be more flexible than the current installment plan arrangements and revised plans will remain in effect through March 15, 2013. “Whether it be lengthening the payback period or reducing the down payment amount, our goal is to tailor the payment plan options to better assist customers in the hardest hit areas,” Green said. The revised payment plan arrangements for JCP&L customers are: For customers in New Jersey who might need a…
1:14 pm on Wednesday, December 12, 2012
I think any good faith payment should be enough. What are they going to do shut off power smack in the middle of winter now too? more ›
Resolution stems from comments recently made by Monmouth County town officials
Tinton Falls Mayor Michael Skudera has drafted a resolution asking Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) to improve service to its towns and customers. The resolution stems from comments and suggestions made by various Monmouth mayors and officials at a regional summit held in Tinton Falls last month to discuss how JCP&L handled Hurricane Sandy. "Mayors and representatives from more than 20 municipalities where represented in this meeting and their comments and concerns have been reflected in this resolution," Skudera said in a release. Officials at the meeting criticized JCP&L's lack of communication and information with their towns and agreed that the utility company should make some changes. "(Middletown) Mayor (Tony) Fiore and I fully …
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2:00 am on Thursday, December 6, 2012
TF Resident 2 you are preaching to the choir. It's frustrating for me too. more ›
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7:56 am on Friday, April 26, 2013
None of us "like" paying more for anything, just as we will never "like" paying any taxes. But in all honesty it is not the fault of JCPL that property owners trees fell down and damaged JCPL lines, transformers and poles. The people who should be payioing extra are actually the property owners whose trees fell and damaged JCPL property. The same way they would have to pay if they ran their … more ›