How New Jersians Can Manage Energy Costs This Summer
How New Jersians Can Manage Energy Costs This Summer
We know managing energy costs is important to you. As we work to provide you with the safe, reliable power you need and deserve, we're also here to offer information and resources to help you take control of your costs. On June 1, 2024, the basic generation service (BGS) charge increased for JCP&L customers. However, there are steps you can take to help manage how much you spend on energy.
我們知道管理能源成本對您非常重要。在爲您提供所需和應得的安全、可靠電力的同時，我們還提供信息和資源，幫助您控制成本。2024年6月1日，JCP&L的基本發電服務（BGS）費用增加。但是，有一些步驟可以幫助您管理能源開支。
When you look at your home electric bill under the section titled 'Charges from JCP&L," you'll notice it's divided into two parts: a charge for delivering service to your home or business and a separate generation charge (BGS) for the actual electricity you use. For the BGS charge, you can shop for a supplier just as you shop for other products and services. If you are not served by a competitive energy supplier, JCP&L is required to purchase electricity on your behalf, and it is provided to you at cost.
當您查看家庭電費賬單上的“JCP&L收費”部分時，您會發現該部分分爲兩部分：收取服務費用和爲您所用的電費（BGS）的獨立發電費用。對於BGS費用，您可以像購買其他產品和服務一樣選擇供應商。如果您沒有競爭性的能源供應商，則JCP&L有義務代表您購買電力，並按成本向您提供電力。
You may be able to save money with a competitive energy supplier. Here's how to get started:
您可以通過競爭性的能源供應商節省費用。以下是您可以開始的步驟：
- Locate the basic generation charge (BGS) on your latest JCP&L bill. This is the generation charge you'll use to compare against other offers.
- Head to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities' website, NJ Power Switch, for a list of licensed suppliers and their current rates. If you find a supplier that offers a generation rate lower than the current BGS, you may be able to pay less.
- When choosing a supplier, consider all offer terms carefully, including price, plan structure (fixed or variable rate), contract terms and any applicable taxes, charges and fees.
- 找到您最新的JCP&L賬單上的基本發電費（BGS）。這是您將用於與其他報價進行比較的發電費用。
- 請訪問新澤西州公用事業委員會網站 NJ Power Switch，以獲取許可供應商和其當前費率的列表。如果您發現某個供應商提供的發電費率低於當前BGS，則您可能可以付出更少的費用。
- 在選擇供應商時，請仔細考慮所有報價條款，包括價格、計劃結構（固定或浮動利率）、合同條款以及任何適用的稅費、收費和費用。
Whether or not you choose to shop for a competitive energy supplier, you can count on JCP&L to deliver safe, reliable power to your home.
不管您是否選擇爲競爭性能源供應商代理，您都可以信任JCP&L將安全、可靠電力輸送到您的家中。
Easy Ways to Save Energy
節約能源的簡單方法
With summer around the corner, there are other steps you can take in your home each day to help control your energy use and costs. Here are some ideas:
隨着夏天的到來，您可以採取其他措施來控制每天的能源使用和成本。以下是一些想法：
- Draw blinds, shades or drapes to block the sunlight, especially on south- and west-facing windows.
- Change air conditioner and furnace fan filters at least every three months, and more often during periods of high demand. Clogged filters waste energy and money by forcing your HVAC system to work harder than necessary.
- Avoid using heat-producing appliances during the hottest hours of the day. The less heat produced at home, the less work your air conditioner will do.
- Look around for any openings or cracks around doors and windows. Caulk, weatherstrip or seal any areas that could be letting hot air in and cool air escape.
- 拉上百葉窗、窗簾或遮陽布，擋住陽光，特別是朝南和朝西的窗戶。
- 每三個月更換一次空調和爐子風扇過濾器，在高負荷期間更換更頻繁。堵塞的過濾器會浪費能源和金錢，迫使您的HVAC系統工作得比必要更艱難。
- 在一天中最熱的時候避免使用產生熱量的電器。家中產生的熱量越少，空調的工作量也就越少。
- 觀察一下門窗周圍是否有任何開口或裂縫。用灰泥、氣象密封條或封口材料堵塞、密封可能讓熱空氣進入和冷氣逸出的任何區域。
Looking for more energy-saving strategies? Check out our energy efficiency tips and resources.
尋找更多節能策略？請查看我們的節能技巧和資源。查詢我們的能源效益技巧和資源。
We understand there are many reasons you or someone you know may be struggling to pay your bills, and we want to help. See if you qualify for assistance programs or a payment arrangement.
我們知道您或您認識的人可能有許多原因無法支付賬單，我們想提供幫助。看看您是否有資格獲得援助計劃或付款安排。
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