What’s Up With NJ’s Electricity Prices?

NJ SEED
Jul 1, 2025
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June 23, 2025 | njspotlightnews.org

Why’s your bill so high? It’s complicated… really complicated.

Hosts Maddi Ference and John P. McAlpin dive into why electricity bills are rising in New Jersey. They explain the state’s complex power grid, transmission system and energy auctions. How are AI data centers playing a part in why you’re paying more? What are lawmakers doing to help cut costs? And don’t forget the politics and blame game.

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NJ SEED: A good 20 minute refresher or introductory course on the generation and transmission of electricity. Costs are increasing in large part because supply is not keeping pace with demand.

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