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Utility Provider Choices
With the deregulation of utilities and surge of third-party suppliers, consumers have an unprecedented number of choices in utility providers. The following list includes only the major companies that serve the region. For details about specific providers that serve your community, contact your municipal or county clerk.
Online Information
Energy Guide
https://www.energystar.gov
Provider directory and advice on lowering utility bills
Energy Price Shopping
www.energyshop.com
Comparative costs for gas and electric suppliers
New Jersey Board of Public Utilities
https://nj.gov/bpu/
Provides consumer information and assistance.
Electricity & Natural Gas
Jersey Central Power & Light
800-662-3115
www.firstenergycorp.com/jersey_central_power_light.html
NJ Natural Gas
800-221-0051
https://www.njng.com/
PSE&G
800-436-7734
https://landing.pseg.com/
Water, Sewer & Waste Removal
Suppliers of water service, sewage, and solid waste removal vary greatly within the counties and individual communities. For details about specific providers that serve your community, contact your municipal or county clerk.
Telephone
Verizon
800-837-4966
https://www.verizon.com/
Cable Television
Optimum
1-866-200-7273
https://www.optimum.com/