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A New Jersey home gets visited by an unusual looking character

If you're one of those people who have been complaining on social media about how high your electric bill has been since the electric companies began installing new "smart" meters, you're going to be even more unhappy as new rates kick in June 1.

Much can be done in the home on an everyday basis aside from select incentive programs.

If there is any uncertainty as to whether a person presenting themselves as a PSE&G worker is legitimate, either on the phone or in person, customers should call the phone number on their bill.

PSE&G encourages everyone to properly dispose of Mylar balloons, and keep them away from power lines to ensure public safety.

Before starting any outdoor home improvement project in New Jersey, call 811 before you dig to prevent striking a natural gas pipeline.

JCP&L has sent out more than 40,000 disconnection notices since the end of the shutoff moratorium that was prompted by the coronavirus pandemic.

During Utility Scam Awareness Week, PSE&G warns customers of the telltale signs of being scammed and what to do.

Before starting any home improvement project that involves digging, PSE&G reminds customers it's the law to first call 8-1-1.

PSE&G said the typical residential customer would see rates reduced by 3%, or an average of $3 per month.

PSE&G reminds customers to properly handle and dispose of Mylar balloons so they don't drift into power lines, causing outages and fires.

In about 40 days, utility companies in New Jersey could have the green light to shut off your power, gas or water due to nonpayment.