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Posted by CUC Admin on 09 Oct 2023

The committee voted unanimously to allow residents to take advantage of the township’s entry into the Government Energy Aggregation Program. The program allows residential and non-residential electricity rate payers to receive a direct reduction in their electric bills through the bulk purchase of energy through a third party energy supplier.

Energy Aggregation Program Touted By Florham Park Officials

Posted by CUC Admin on 28 Aug 2023

The program, run through the state’s Board of Public Utilities, would allow the borough to explore ways to lower the energy rate on residents’ electricity bills.

Posted by CUC Admin on 03 Mar 2023

“Energy aggregation is something that other New Jersey towns have tried out and it has saved their participating residents money on their electric bills,” Henry said in a statement. “The borough’s elected officials believe it is appropriate for the borough to let its residents take advantage of the potential savings.”

Posted by CUC Admin on 12 May 2023

By joining a GEA, the municipality combines the usage of all residents, commercial, and governmental properties to receive a lower energy supply price than what the local distribution company currently charges.

Morris Township Introduced To Community Energy Aggregation

Posted by CUC Admin on 08 Dec 2022

A government relations executive discussed the Community Energy Aggregation (CEA) plan the Township Committee is considering, how to opt in or out, and how it could affect their energy bills at the Environmental Commission's meeting.

Posted by CUC Admin on 14 Nov 2022

Beach Haven homeowners could be seeing lower numbers on portions of their electric bills by summer as the borough is looking to join an energy aggregation program in which the municipality would purchase electricity in bulk from a competitive supplier on behalf of the residents in the community.

Posted by CUC Admin on 17 Aug 2022

Lisa Hibbs from Commercial Utility Consultants, Inc. spoke to the Borough Council and community members, about the benefits of joining an energy co-operative program during the Wednesday, Sept. 20, council meeting.

3 Sussex Municipalities Cutting Power Bills

Posted by CUC Admin on 09 July 2022

Electricity costs for residents in three Sussex County municipalities will be reduced by about 22 percent next month as those towns join with four Warren County municipalities in an energy aggregation program.

Posted by CUC Admin on 19 July 2016

Reduced Electricity Rates to Save Participating Residents a Total $2.8 Million. Freeholder Mary Ann O’Brien announced today that the Burlington County Board of Chosen Freeholder’s cost-saving Energy Aggregation Program will go into effect this September, with participating residents expected to see savings in their October electric bills.

Posted by CUC Admin on 23 Feb 2016

Passaic County is offering residents of Haledon, Passaic, Wayne and Woodland Park a way to lower their monthly electricity bills through its partnership with Constellation Energy Services, a third party energy supplier.

“The county is helping residents save money by joining a cooperative energy purchasing group,” said Theodore “TJ” Best, the Passaic County freeholder director. “The savings can help spark our local economy by allowing residents to keep more of their money for spending in local stores and restaurants.”

BurlCo Pitches New Energy Program

Posted by CUC Admin on 17 Mar 2015

The county’s Government Energy Aggregation program is meant to bring savings to residents by procuring a licensed third­party electrical supplier to provide to energy for those who don’t opt out of the program, according to Nicholas Reynolds, chief operating officer of Commercial Utility Consultants, a consulting company hired by the county to oversee the program.

Posted by CUC Admin on 08 Mar 2015

Moorestown Council will give final consideration to joining the Burlington County Energy Aggregation Program Monday night. Council will hold a public hearing and final reading on an ordinance authorizing Moorestown to join the Burlington County Energy Aggregation Program when it meets Monday night at the Town Hall.

All municipalities in Burlington County must hold their public hearings by March 13. Commercial Utility Consultant is currently meeting with municipalities throughout Burlington County, citing the advantage of a bigger buy-in to benefit municipalities county-wide.

Posted by CUC Admin on 17 Nov 2014

The Passaic County Energy Cooperative Pricing System pools residents’ energy needs and, with strength in numbers, seeks bids from energy suppliers. The lower costs come from “combining the energy usage of our residents with many other residents in Passaic County,” Mayor Chris Vergano said. A lower price is guaranteed and savings range between 5 percent to 15 percent of ratepayers' bills, said representatives from the consulting firm that's implementing the program.

Wayne, NJ To Cut Energy Costs

Posted by CUC Admin on 31 Oct 2014

The Township of Wayne is working with a county-run program to help reduce electric bills for township residents.

The Township has joined Passaic County's cooperative to pursue Government Energy Aggregation, a state supported process. The Township has participated in a similar county-operated cost-saving cooperative for municipal energy needs for the past few years.

Posted by CUC Admin on 06 Mar 2015

At the meeting, the committee passed an ordinance to join the Morris Area Energy Cooperative. Stacia Scaduto, a representative for Commercial Utility Consultants, was at the meeting to answer questions about the newly adopted program.

Posted by CUC Admin on 25 Sept 2014

Burlington County is preparing to create a discount electricity supply program for residential consumers, officials say, but it won't know what the savings will be until towns sign up.

"Each town has to pass an ordinance to join," said Nicholas Reynolds, chief operating officer of Commercial Utility Consultants, the county's energy consultant.

BurlCo Energy Debate

Posted by CUC Admin on 15 Oct 2014

As Cinnaminson fire commissioner Richard Dietrich sees it, an energy proposal being pushed by the Burlington County freeholders can only be of benefit to towns.

“I think it’s a great idea,” said the Cinnaminson resident who attended a meeting at the F.W. Holbein Middle School on Tuesday night. “The economics issue is so very important.”

Posted by CUC Admin on 22 Sept 2014

Andover borough — Andover Borough officials are working with a regional program to reduce electric bills for borough residents, according to a press release from the energy consulting company working on the project. The borough has joined a cooperative led by Passaic County to pursue Government Energy Aggregation, a state-supported process. Passaic has operated a similar cost-saving cooperative for municipal energy needs for four years.

Posted by CUC Admin on 24 Sept 2014

FREDON — Representatives from Concord Energy Services and Commercial Utility Consultants — the companies handling the public outreach and bid process for the township's involvement in an energy aggregation program — spent 45 minutes on Tuesday answering questions related to the township's decision to join the Passaic County Energy Cooperative Pricing System.

Howell Energy Aggregation

Posted by CUC Admin on 10 July 2014

HOWELL — Municipal officials are moving forward with an energy aggregation program that they say will save residents money on their electricity costs. At the June 24 meeting of the Township Council, Nicholas Reynolds, chief operating officer of Commercial Utility Consultants, presented the results of a May 20 public auction for energy costs, as well as the winning energy supplier for Howell.

Posted by CUC Admin on 15 Sept 2014

HARDYSTON — Hardyston officials are working with a county-run program to reduce electric bills for township residents.

The township has joined Passaic County’s cooperative to pursue Government Energy Aggregation (GEA), a state-supported process. The county has operated a similar cost-saving cooperative for municipal energy needs for four years.

Posted by CUC Admin on 23 May 2014

A Commercial Utility Consultants representative said that a third-party electricity supplier can reduce bills, and participants can opt out of the plan anytime.

John Dunn, CUC's lead aggregation coordinator, addressed Bloomfield residents on Wednesday during a meeting arranged by Second Ward Councilman Nick Joanow.

Bloomfield Energy Program

Posted by CUC Admin on 03 July 2014

Contrary to Richard Galioto Sr.’s assertion in his recent letter, the Bloomfield Community Energy Aggregation program will expand the range of energy choice for Bloomfield residents. The program also has the potential to provide significant savings to residents on their electric bills.

Community Energy Aggregation was created by the New Jersey Legislature to allow municipalities such as Bloomfield to purchase energy in bulk on behalf of their residents at prices lower than the average utility price.

Posted by CUC Admin on 14 May 2014

Municipalities rarely get a chance to cut costs for their residents. But Bayonne recently did just that, slashing consumers' bills citywide by about 10 percent. The lower energy rate - achieved through a government energy aggregation program - is expected to save Bayonne residents approximately $2 million over the two-year contract period.