Gov. Sherrill orders credits to offset electricity hikes coming in June

Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s actions come after she campaigned on freezing utility rates on her first day as governor.

By: Nikita Biryukov

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: January 20, 2026

Words: 774

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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Gov. Mikie Sherrill, in a bid to offset electricity price increases set to go into effect in June, ordered the Board of Public Utilities on Tuesday to expand bill credits that ratepayers saw last summer and pause proceedings that could approve new rate increases.

Sherrill signed the orders, her first as governor, on stage during her inauguration at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark. The Democrat succeeded former Gov. …

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