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10/07/2026

Could doing your laundry at 6pm soon cost you more?

TIME OF USE means your electricity prices vary by time of day. It encourages shifting usage away from peak use hours. Your potential savings depend on your utility’s rates and your entire household’s usage pattern.

My take: I expect TOU to eventually become the default, with an opt-out. Demand is growing faster than dependable supply in our grid region, and utilities are going to use all the tools they have to manage high-demand peaks while new capacity (aka power plants and infrastructure) catches up. I see current opt-in programs as groundwork for broader adoption in the next couple of years.

That is my prediction! Not an announced rollout by the utilities. TOU is one tool among several and does not guarantee reliability on its own. Traditional TOU options also predate today’s capacity pressures, and you can voluntarily enroll in this today.

Before changing rates, compare your usage by time of day, current tariff prices, and any bill-protection terms.

10/06/2026

PSE&G’s EV charging incentive has changed ⚡

Off-peak charging credits no longer accrue for charging activity on or after October 1, 2026. EV Make-Ready installation incentives continue for eligible customers.

PSE&G says the phaseout follows NJBPU requirements and points customers toward its optional Time of Use rate. The old credit rewarded eligible off-peak EV charging; TOU applies different prices by time of day across your home’s electricity usage.

Why the change? PSE&G says TOU helps reduce peak demand and avoid additional grid construction. My read: the incentive is expanding from the car to the whole home.

That does not mean every EV owner will save. Overnight charging savings can be offset by higher-priced household usage during peak hours. Compare your whole-home usage and current rates before switching, and review the first-year bill-protection conditions.

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Sources: PSE&G EV program page and TOU FAQs. Information checked October 6, 2026.

10/03/2026

A little good news for NJ homeowners: these fall adjustments leave electric bills nearly unchanged, while many natural gas customers should see some savings.

The catch? Some electric charges went up while some smaller fees/charges were recalculated downward, helping keep the overall bill steady. That doesn’t mean the underlying costs of electricity actually fell, which is the core issue driving costs.

Note: These are estimates and your actual savings depend on your utility and how much energy you use.

Nothing earth-shattering, but every dollar staying in your pocket helps. Share the news with a friend 👍

09/17/2026

Come visit the WENONAH GREEN TEAM at the Wenonahfarmersmarket along with Atlantic City Electric and South Jersey Gas and find out how you can SAVE MONEY in your utility bills. Schedule a FREE home assessment! No strings attached!

09/14/2026

WENONAH RESIDENTS: Are higher utility bills draining your wallet?

Utility companies offer energy-saving programs that many residents don’t even know exist. One of these programs is a no-cost Whole Home Energy Assessment, personalized recommendations, and energy-saving products that may be installed at no cost. You heard that right... NO COST TO YOU! NO CATCH! NO SALES PITCH!

Come visit the Wenonah Green Team at the Wenonah Farmer's Market in the Park! Representatives supporting South Jersey Gas energy-efficiency programs will be joining us to answer questions, explain available benefits, and help residents get started.

📅 Thursday, September 17
⏰ 4:00–7:00 PM
📍 Wenonah Farmer's Market "In the Park"

We will help you access the official program resources and schedule your NO COST assessment right at our booth.

Stop by and discover what utility programs may be available to help make your home more comfortable, more efficient, and less expensive to operate. Tell your neighbors! Especially the ones who are always complaining about their utility bills! 😄🏡

09/12/2026

If you need assistance paying your home utility bill, don’t miss BPU at the upcoming Utility Assistance Day hosted by Andrea Katz.

Representatives from BPU will be on site to assist NJ residents in understanding and accessing various energy assistance programs available.

01/10/2026

FYI

Now through March 15th, certain gas, electric, water, and wastewater customers are protected from utility shut-offs through New Jersey's Winter Termination Program (WTP). Contact your utility company for eligibility and to set up a deferred payment plan.

To learn more about utility assistance programs available to residents, call 2-1-1 or visit https://bit.ly/4iuyZBN.

12/21/2025

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