New Jersey’s moratorium on utility shutoff ends on March 15th. If you are behind on your bills you should contact your utility provider(s) NOW to work out payment plans or apply for assistance programs to prevent your service from being interrupted.

New Jersey has a wide variety of programs available to residents. All the information you need can be found here- https://www.nj211.org/utility-assistance-programs, dial 2-1-1, or call 877-652-1148.

Both PSE&G and JCP&L offer deferred payment plans and help facilitate other assistance programs that are available from the state and elsewhere.PSE&G information is here- https://nj.pseg.com/saveenergyandmoney/gethelppayingyourbill/backontrack or call 800-357-2262.

JCP&L information is here- https://www.firstenergycorp.com/help/billingpayments/assistance_serviceprogram/jersey_central_powerlight.html or call 800-662-3115.