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Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin and other members joined Governor Phil Murphy to unveil electricity bill credits that will help ease the utility payment increase.

Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin and Assembly members Eliana Pintor Marin, Shanique Speight, Dan Hutchison, Dave Bailey, Jr., and Mitchelle Drulis joined Governor Phil Murphy last week to announce over $430 million in direct relief to lower the cost of energy bills.

All New Jersey ratepayers will be eligible to receive at least $100 in direct relief, while certain low-to-moderate income New Jerseyans will see a higher credit on their bills.

“No one should have to choose between cooling their homes in the summer and paying for groceries or medication, and that’s why we will continue our legislative focus on keeping energy costs affordable for the long-term,” said Assembly Speaker Coughlin. “We’ve passed bills that will strengthen oversight, improve accountability and protect New Jersey residents from unfair energy prices while also moving forward with an all-of-the above approach toward increased energy production in the state.”

During the May voting session, Assembly Democrats responded to utility price concerns by advancing a series of bills aimed at ensuring that New Jerseyans receive the help they need to pay their bills. The legislation represents the latest efforts by Assembly Democrats to address energy affordability. Read more about the advanced legislation on assemblydems.com.