NJ Utilities Voluntarily Suspend Service Shutoffs in Response to COVID-19

April 2020 | nj.gov, nj.gov , nj.gov 

New Jersey’s public electric and gas utilities have universally agreed to suspend service shutoffs given the statewide public health emergency and the effort currently underway in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Statement by Joseph Fiordaliso, President, NJ Board of Public Utilities:

“At a moment in time when protecting residents’ health and safety is of paramount importance, and especially when many are following guidance to practice ‘social distancing’ and spend more time at home, we must ensure that utility services are maintained to all residents. Waiving utility service disconnects is a way we can look out for each other, ensure every resident’s well-being, and continue strengthening Governor Murphy’s vision of a stronger and fairer New Jersey. I thank the utilities for coming together with us today to help achieve exactly that.”

Speaking on behalf of the New Jersey Utility Energy Outreach Group (NJUEOG), David Vinokurov, Customer Outreach Specialist said,:

 “Customer well-being is at the heart of every decision we make. We are doing what we can to ensure the safety and peace of mind for employees, customers and our communities. We appreciate our customers. Know that we are all committed to partnering with our customers along with  our leaders, our regulators, and our dedicated employees to keep homes warm and ensure that we can all keep up with the daily demands of life – from drying laundry to cooking a meal or heating water.”

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