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2005

I/M/O the Joint Petition of Public Service Electric and Gas Company And Exelon Corporation for Approval of a Change in Control Of Public Service Electric and Gas Company and Related Authorizations. Bpu Dkt. No. Em05020106, Oal Dkt. No. Puc-1874-05. December 27, 2005

I/M/O the Petition of Public Service Electric & Gas Company for Approval of Changes in Electric Rates, For Changes In the Tariff For Electric Service, B.P.U.N.J. No. 14 Electric Pursuant To N.J.S.A. 48:2-21 and N.J.S.A. 48:2-21.1, For Changes In Its Electric Depreciation Rates Pursuant To N.J.S.A. 48:2-18, and For Other Relief BPU Docket No. ER02050303.
RPA Initial Comments. December 15, 2005

RPA Response Comments. December 20, 2005

Economic Impacts of New Jersey’s Proposed Renewable Portfolio Standard – Report Schedules. December 16, 2005.

Estimate of Rate Impacts of Proposed New Jersey Renewable Portfolio Sttandard (RPS) Rules. December 16, 2005.

Economic Impacts of New Jersey’s Proposed Renewable Portfolio Standard. December 16, 2005.

NJBPU’s Proposed Renewable Portfolio Standards Rule. Analysis and Recommendations. December 16, 2005.

I/M/O The Deferred Balances Audit of Atlantic City Electric & Jersey Central Power & Light
Company Phase II: August 2002- July 2003
BPU Docket Nos. EX02060363, EA02060364 and EA02060365
December 7, 2005

I/M/O The Joint Petition Of Public Service Electric And Gas Company And Exelon Corporation For Approval Of A Change In Control Of Public Service Electric And Gas Company And Related Authorizations November 15, 2005

The New Jersey Advocate - Fall 2005 Edition

The New Jersey Advocate - Summer 2005 Edition

The New Jersey Advocate - Spring 2005 Edition

Keeping Your Cool With Conservation.

PUBLIC HEARING I/M/O the Provision of Basic Generation Service For the Period Beginning June 1, 2006. BPU Docket No. EO05040317. Atlantic County Library Mays Landing, New Jersey. September 15, 2005

Comments In the Matter of a Pilot Program Allowing Sub-Metering in Residential Properties Regulated by the New Jersey Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency. BPU Docket No. AO05080734. September 12, 2005.

PUBLIC HEARING I/M/O the Provision of Basic Generation Service For the Period Beginning June 1, 2006. BPU Docket No. EO05040317.Middlesex County Administration Building New Brunswick, New Jersey. September 13, 2005

Final Comments I/M/O the Provision of Basic Generation Service (“BGS”) for the Period Beginning June 1, 2006 BPU Docket No. EO05040317. September 13, 2005.

PUBLIC HEARING I/M/O the Provision of Basic Generation Service For the Period Beginning June 1, 2006. BPU Docket No. EO05040317. Park Ridge Marriott Park Ridge, New Jersey. September 12, 2005

PUBLIC HEARING I/M/O the Provision of Basic Generation Service For the Period Beginning June 1, 2006. BPU Docket No. EO05040317. Morris County Administration and Records Building Morristown, New Jersey. September 8, 2005

RPA's Public Comments I/M/O the Provision of Basic Generation Service (“BGS”) for the Period Beginning June 1, 2006 BPU Docket No. EO05040317 Comments of the Division of Ratepayer Advocate Presented at a Hearing at the Board of Public Utilities in Newark, New Jersey. September 7, 2005.

Reply Comments I/M/O the Petition of Public Service Electric and Gas Company for a Bondable Stranded Cost Rate Order in Accordance with N.J.S.A. 48:3-49 et seq. to Recover its Basic Generation Service Transition Costs. BPU Docket No. EF03070532. April 22, 2005.

Initial Comments I/M/O the Provision of Basic Generation Service (“BGS”) for the Period Beginning June 1, 2006 BPU Docket No. EO05040317. August 19, 2005.

Comments I/M/O the Petition of Public Service Electric and Gas Company for a Bondable Stranded Cost Rate Order in Accordance with N.J.S.A. 48:3-49 et seq. to Recover its Basic Generation Service Transition Costs. BPU. Docket No. EF03070532. April 12, 2005.

Request for Rehearing of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's July 1, 2005 Order Authorizing the Merger of Exelon Corporation and Public Service Enterprise Group. FERC Docket No. EC05-43-000. August 1, 2005

Reply Comments I/M/O the Deferred Balances Audit of Public Service Electric & Gas Company Phase II: August 2002 - July 2003. BPU Docket Nos. EX02060363 and EA02060366. June 28, 2005.

Initial Comments I/M/O the Deferred Balances Audit of Public Service Electric & Gas Company Phase II: August 2002 - July 2003. BPU Docket Nos. EX02060363 and EA02060366. June 13, 2005.

Ratepayer Advocate to deliver lastest energy, water, telecommunications and consumer education news via E-mail June 3, 2005

Comments In the Matter of the Petition of Atlantic City Electric Company for Approval of a Power Purchase Agreement with Valero Refining Company and for Associated Rate Treatment. BPU Docket No. EE03110943. May 26, 2005.

The New Jersey Advocate - Winter 2005 Edition

2004

Financial Assistance Programs December 2004

Testimony Of Ratepayer Advocate In Support Of A-516 And S-332 Which Would Establish Minimum Efficiency Standards For Select Types Of New Products Sold, Offered For Sale Or Installed In New Jersey. November 23, 2004

The New Jersey Advocate - Summer 2004 Edition

Remark of Seema M. Singh, ESQ. Director and Ratepayer Advocate. Public Hearing on the Petition of Jersey Central Power and Light Co. for approval of an increase in Base Tariff Rates, Phase II. Toms River, New Jersey 08754. September 30, 2004.

I/M/O The Petition of Atlantic City Electric Company d/b/a Conectiv Power Delivery for approval of Amendments to its Tariff to provide for an increase in rates for Electric Service. BPU DOCKET NO. ER03020110 OAL DOCKET NO. PUC 06061-03. August 4, 2004

Consumer Education Presentation by Ratepayer Advocate On Conservation, Energy Efficiency, Solar Energy, And How To Read Your Utility Bill Before Ocean City Utilities Commission. July 21, 2004

Remarks Of Ratepayer Advocate Before New Jersey Technology Council Regarding Electricity Deregulation—One Year Later. Law Offices Of Drinker, Biddle & Reath Florham Park, New Jersey July 20, 2004

Understanding Your Electric Bill June 28, 2004

The New Jersey Advocate - Spring 2004 Edition

Understanding Your Utility Bill - Powerpoint Presentation On Reading and Understanding Your Utility Bill May 13, 2004

Remarks of Ratepayer Advocate I/M/O the 2004/2005 Annual Compliance Filing for an Increase in the Statewide Electric and Gas Permanent Universal Service Fund Program Factors Within the Electric and Gas Societal Benefits Charge (SBC) Rates Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 48:2-21 and N.J.S.A. 48:2-21.1. May 13, 2004

Remarks Of Ratepayer Advocate I/M/O The 2004/2005 Annual Compliance Filing For An Increase In The Statewide Electric And Gas Permanent Universal Service Fund Program Factors Within The Electric And Gas Societal Benefits Charge (SBC) Rates Pursuant To N.J.S.A. 48:2-21 And N.J.S.A. 48:2-21.1 – Public Service Electric And Gas Company And NUI Utilities, Inc. D/B/A Elizabethtown Gas Company BPU Docket No Ex00020091 May 13, 2004

Conservation - Powerpoint Presentation On Energy Conservation May 13, 2004

Opening Remarks by Ratepayer Advocate on Consumer Education Presentation. Metuchen Borough Hall May 12, 2004

Remarks Of Ratepayer Advocate On Proposed Smart Growth Rules Before The BPU. Public Hearing Board of Public Utilities Newark, New Jersey March 2, 2004

Ratepayer Advocate Seema M. Singh's article, "Municipal Aggregation: The Alternative to Surging Energy Prices," appears in the February 2004 issue of New Jersey Municipalities, the publication of the New Jersey State League of Municipalities. The article is posted with their permission. February 19, 2004

I/M/O the Amended Petition of the Atlantic City Electric Company for a Determination Pursuant to the Provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:55D-19 February 10, 2004

Ratepayer Advocate Seema M. Singh Calls for Permanent Standards and Automatic Penalties for All Utilities at Assembly Committee Hearing February 9, 2004

Testimony Of The Ratepayer Advocate On The State Of Utility Reliability In New Jersey February 9, 2004

The New Jersey Division Of The Ratepayer Advocate Annual Report January - December 31, 2003 February 2, 2004

2003 Ratepayer Advocate Accomplishments February 2, 2004

Remarks Of Ratepayer Advocate I/M/O the Provision of Basic Generation Service for Year Two of the Post-transition Period BPU Docket No. EO03050394 PUBLIC HEARING Morris County Courthouse Morristown, N.J. January 16, 2004

Remarks Of Ratepayer Advocate I/M/O the Provision of Basic Generation Service ("BGS") for Year Two of the Post-transition Period BPU Docket No. EO03050394 Public Hearing Atlantic County Public Library Mays Landing, N.J. January 14, 2004

2003

Remarks Of The Ratepayer Advocate - New Jersey Business And Industry Association Meeting Forsgate Country Club Jamesburg, N.J. December 16, 2003

Ratepayer Advocate Seema M. Singh Launches Statewide Energy Conservation and Municipal Aggregation Effort at 11/14/03 Conference To Help Ratepayers Conserve Energy and Cut Utility Bills. December 08, 2003

The New Jersey Division of the Ratepayer Advocate proudly presents "Consumer Conservation Handbook"

Ratepayer Advocate Seema M. Singh Launches Statewide Energy Conservation and Municipal Aggregation Effort To Help Ratepayers Conserve Energy and Cut Utility Bills. November 14, 2003

Ratepayer Advocate Statement to New Jersey Board of Public Utilities on Tuesday, August 26, 2003 Public Hearing on JCP&L Power Outages Seaside Heights, NJ August 26, 2003

Remarks Of Ratepayer Advocate I/M/O the Petition of Public Service Electric and Gas Company’s 2003/2004 Annual Basic Gas Supply Service (BGSS) Commodity Charge Filing for its Residential Gas Customers Under its Periodic Pricing Mechanism and for Changes in the Gas Tariff Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 48:2-21 and N.J.S.A. 48:2-21.1 Gas BPU Docket No. GR03050400 - Public Hearing on August 11, 2003 at New Brunswick, N.J. August 14,2003

Ratepayer Advocate Seema M. Singh, Esq. Statement to New Jersey Board of Public Utilities Public Hearing on JCP&L Power Outages Friday, July 18, 2003, Seaside Heights, NJ July 18, 2003

New Jersey Energy Deregulation Background Paper July 7, 2003

Initial Brief - I/M/O The Petition of Public Service Electric and Gas Company for Declaratory Ruling Clarifying the Cost Responsibility for Nuclear Generating Asset Decommissioning Funds Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 48:3-49 et seq. AND N.J.S.A. 52:14B-8. BPU DOCKET NO. EO02080610. June 18, 2003

Initial Brief - I/M/O The Petition of Atlantic City Electric Company d/b/a Conectiv Power Delivery for Approval of Amendments to its Tariff to Provide for an Increase in Rates for Electric Service. BPU DOCKET NO. ER02080510, OAL DOCKET NO. PUC 06917-02. June 18, 2003

Reply Brief - I/M/O The Petition of Atlantic City Electric Company d/b/a Conectiv Power Delivery for Approval of Amendments to its Tariff to Provide for an Increase in Rates for Electric Service. BPU DOCKET NO. ER02080510, OAL DOCKET NO. PUC 06917-02. June 18, 2003

Initial Brief Volume 1 - I/M/O The Petition of Jersey Central Power and Light Company for Approval of an Increase in Base Tariff Rates, Deferred Balances Filing And 2002 CED Filing. DOCKET NOS. ER02080506, ER02080507, AND ER02070417. OAL DOCKET NO. PUC 07894-02, 07984-02, AND 07983-02. June 18, 2003

Initial Brief Volume 2 - I/M/O The Petition of Jersey Central Power and Light Company for Approval of an Increase in Base Tariff Rates, Deferred Balances Filing And 2002 CED Filing. DOCKET NOS. ER02080506, ER02080507, AND ER02070417. OAL DOCKET NO. PUC 07894-02, 07984-02, AND 07983-02. June 18, 2003

Reply Brief - I/M/O The Petition of Jersey Central Power and Light Company for Approval of an Increase in Base Tariff Rates, Deferred Balances Filing And 2002 CED Filing. DOCKET NOS. ER02080506, ER02080507, AND ER02070417. OAL DOCKET NO. PUC 07894-02, 07984-02, AND 07983-02. June 18, 2003. June 18, 2003

Municipal Aggregation: Get Plugged In - Ratepayer Advocate Plans New Publication Municipal Aggregation In New Jersey:  How To Deliver The Benefits Of Utility Deregulation To Your Local Community April 23, 2003

How Low-Income N.J. Residents Can Get Help With Utility Bills April 4, 2003

AARP "Affordable Utilities" Seminar at the War Memorial in Trenton March 24, 2003

Remarks Of Ratepayer Advocate On The State Of Energy Deregulation Before Assembly Telecommunications & Utilities Committee February 27, 2003 Committee Room 15, State House Annex, Trenton  February 28, 2003

The New Jersey Division of the Ratepayer Advocate Annual Report January- December 31, 2002 January 2003

2002

I/M/O the Petition of Public Service Electric and Gas Company's Deferral Filing including Proposals for Changes in its Rates for its Non-Utility Transition Charge (NTC) and its Societal Benefits Charge (SBC)
OAL Docket No. PUC 7893-02 BPU Docket No. ER02080604 And Proposal for an Increase in its Residential BGSS Commodity Charges (formerly LGAC) and for Changes in the Gas Tariff Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 48:2-21 and 48:2-21.1 BPU Docket No. GR02090702 Public Hearing Mount Holly, New Jersey
December 10, 2002

Energy Edition - Current Energy Issues Winter 2002

Energy Deregulation and Aggregation: A Story of Dollars and Sense -  Remarks by Seema M. Singh, Esq. Ratepayer Advocate and Public Advocate Designate New Jersey League of Municipalities, Atlantic City N.J.  November 21, 2002

Comments of the Division of the Ratepayer Advocate regarding I/M/O the Petition of Public Service Electric and Gas Company for Approval of an Increase in Electric Rates and for Changes in the Tariff for Electric Service and For Changes in its Depreciation Rate. BPU Docket No. ER02050303 . September 25, 2002  

Comments of the Division of the Ratepayer Advocate regarding I/M/O Provision of Basic Generation Service ("BGS") Pursuant to the Electric Discount and Energy Competition Act N.J.S.A. 48:3-57
BPU Docket Number: EX01110754
September 23, 2002

Ratepayer Advocate's Response to the Basic Generation Service ("BGS") Guidelines.  August 12, 2002

I/M/O Provision of Basic Generation Service (“BGS”) Pursuant to the Electric Discount and Energy Competition Act N.J.S.A. 48:3-57 BPU Docket Number: EX01110754 Comments of the Division of the Ratepayer Advocate August 12, 2002

I/M/O Provision of Basic Generation Service (“BGS”) Pursuant to the Electric Discount and Energy Competition Act, N.J.S.A. 48:3-57  BPU Docket Number: EX01110754  August 12, 2002

Comments on the Davies Associates Final Report and Recommendations on Comprehensive Resource Analysis Programs July 19, 2002

Comments on the New Jersey Clean Energy Collaborative’s Presentations to the Board of Public Utilities on June 5 and June 13, 2002  July 19, 2002

Comments on the Utilities' proposals to the Board Of Public Utilities to change the clean energy program, May 6 and July 10, 2002.  July 19, 2002

Remarks of Seema M. Singh, Esq. Public Advocate-Designate Acting Ratepayer Advocate and Director Before New Jersey Business & Industry Association "Energy Choices and Opportunities Expo" June 28, 2002

Revised Reply Comments on the Davies Associates Final Report and Recommendations on Comprehensive 
Resource Analysis Programs.
 
June 24, 2002

Consumer Assistance Handbook: A Guide from the New Jersey Division of the Ratepayer Advocate for Natural Gas, Water, Electric, Telephone and Cable Television Customers - March 2002

I/M/O Atlantic City Electric  Company Regarding the Sale of Certain Fossil Generation Assets. BPU Docket No. EM000260106. February 06, 2002

Ratepayer Advocate’s request for clarification of issues I/M/O the Provision of Basic Generation Service Pursuant to the Electric Discount and Energy Competition Act BPU Docket NO. EX01050303 January 28, 2002

Reply Brief of the Division of the Ratepayer Advocate I/M/O the Petition of Atlantic City Electric Company, And Conectiv Communications, Inc. and New RCc, Inc. for Approval under N.J.S.A. 48:2-51.1 and N.J.S.A. 48:3-10 of a Change in Ownership and Control.  OAL Docket No: PUC-04036-01; BPU Docket No: EM01050308 January 14, 2002

Remarks of the Ratepayer Advocate in the Matter of the Petition of Jersey Central Power and Light Company for a Bondable Stranded Cost Rate Order in Accordance with Chapter 23 of the Laws of 1999 BPU Docket No. EF99080615; Public Hearing Newark, New Jersey January 14, 2002

2001

Executive Summary of the Initial Brief of the Ratepayer Advocate I/M/O/ the Petition of Atlantic City Electric Company, Conectiv Communications, Inc. and New RC, Inc. for Approval Under N.J.S.A. 48:2-51.1 and N.J.S.A. 48:3-10 of a Change in Ownership and Control. BPU Docket No. EM01050308 OAL Docket No. PUC-04036-01 December 19, 2001

Initial Brief of the Division of the Ratepayer Advocate I/M/O/ the Petition of Atlantic City Electric Company, Conectiv Communications, Inc. and New RC, Inc. for Approval Under N.J.S.A. 48:2-51.1 and N.J.S.A. 48:3-10 of a Change in Ownership and Control. BPU Docket No. EM01050308 OAL Docket No. PUC-04036-01 December 19, 2001

In the Matter the Provision of Basic Generation Service Pursuant to the Electric Discount and Energy Competition Act. Docket No. BPU EX01050303.  December 6, 2001 

I/M/O the Provision of Basic Generation Service Pursuant to the Electric Discount and Energy Competition Act
BPU Docket No. EX01050303.
December 6, 2001

The New Jersey Division of the Ratepayer Advocate Progress Report January - November 30, 2001 - December 6, 2001

Statement of The Ratepayer Advocate Before The Board of Public Utilities Public Hearing on The Petition of Atlantic City Electric Company, Conectiv Communications, Inc. And New Rc, Inc. For Approval of a Change in Ownership And Control.November 28, 2001

Consumer Chat - The Newsletter of the Ratepayer Advocate - Fall/Winter 2001/2002 

Remarks of Ratepayer Advocate Regarding "Municipal Aggregation: What Kills it ... What Saves It" Speech Before National Association of State Utility Consumer Advocates Annual Meeting Panel Discussion Philadelphia, PA.  November 12, 2001

I/M/O the Petition of Atlantic City Electric Company, and Conectiv Communications, Inc. And New RC, Inc. for Approval Under N.J.S.A. 48:2-51.1 and N.J.S.A. 48:3-10 of a Change in Ownership and Control. OAL Docket No: PUC-04036-01, BPU Docket No: EM01050308. November 2, 2001

Now Is the Time to Establish a Universal Service Fund By Blossom A. Peretz.  October 30, 2001

Comments of the Ratepayer Advocate "Deregulation, Green Energy and Energy Efficiency" Before Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions 2001 Environmental Congress _ Workshop Session 1 Robeson Campus Center Rutgers University, Newark October 27, 2001

Ratepayer Advocate’s Final Comments I/M/O the Provision of Basic Generation Service Pursuant to the Electric Discount and Energy Competition Act BPU Docket NO. EX01050303 October 17, 2001

Remarks the Ratepayer Advocate Regarding Unveiling of PSE&G’s Customer Information Center Kiosks Newark, NJ, October 15, 2001

Direct Testimony of Paul Chernick on Behalf of the Ratepayer Advocate I/M/O the Provision of Basic Generation Service Pursuant to the Electric Discount and Energy Competition Act. BPU Docket No. EX01050303 October 15, 2001

Remarks of the Ratepayer Advocate In the Matter of the Petition of Public Service Electric and Gas Company for Approval of an Increase in Gas Rates and for Changes in the Tariff for Gas Service. BPU Docket No. GR01050328. And In the Matter of the Petition of Public Service Electric and Gas Company for Authority to Revise its Gas Depreciation Rates. BPU Docket No. GR01050297. October 9, 2001

Statement of Paul Chernick on Behalf of The Division of the Ratepayer Advocate before the Board of Public Utilities Public/Legislative-type Hearing In the Matter of Basic Generation Service Pursuant to The Electric Discount and Energy Competition Act Newark, New Jersey October 4, 2001

Statement of the Ratepayer Advocate Before the Board of Public Utilities Public/Legislative-Type Hearing In the Matter of Basic Generation Service Pursuant to the Electric Discount and Energy Competition Act Newark, New Jersey. October 04, 2001

Executive Summary of The Testimony Filed on Behalf of The Ratepayer Advocate Concerning a Competitive Bidding Process to Provide Basic Generation Service. Filed August 29, 2001, BPU Docket No. EX01050303. August 31, 2001

I/M/O the Provision of Basic Generation Service Pursuant to the Electric Discount and Energy Competition Act BPU Docket No. Ex01050303 August 30, 2001

I/M/O the Petition of Public Service Electric & Gas Company for Approval of an Increase in Gas Rates and for Charges in the Tariff for Gas Service. BPU Docket No. Gr01050328
OAL Docket No. Puc-5052-01

I/M/O the Petition of Public Service Electric & Gas Company for Authority to Revise its Gas Property Depreciation Rates. BPU Docket No. Gr01050297
OAL Docket No. Puc-5052-01

August 30, 2001

Preliminary Statement of the Ratepayer Advocate on Public Service Electric and Gas Company's proposal to transfer its contracts with natural gas suppliers to an unregulated affiliate. August 13, 2001

Remarks of Blossom A. Peretz, Esq. Ratepayer Advocate Presented by Bud Ubushin Deputy Ratepayer Advocate Before the Board of Public Utilities and the Office of Administrative Law Public Hearing on PSE&G Demand Side Adjustment Factor Rate Increase BPU Docket No. Gr01040280; OAL Docket No. PUCRA 3777-01n Hackensack, NJ August 7, 2001

I/M/O the Provision of Basic Generation Service Pursuant to the Electric Discount and Energy Competition Act
BPU Docket No. EX01050303. July 24, 2001

Comments by Ratepayer Advocate before U.S. Department of Energy Public Hearings National Energy Policy Review of Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and renewable Energy Programs. June 21, 2001

Executive Summary of Ratepayer Advocate’s Testimony in Opposition to Proposal of Public Service Electric and Gas Company to Transfer Natural Gas Contracts to an Unregulated Affiliate.
BPU Docket No. GM00080564.
June 6, 2001

Direct Testimony of Paul L. Chernick on Behalf of the Division of Ratepayer Advocate. In the Matter of Public Service Electric and Gas Company to Transfer its Rights and Obligations Under Its Gas Supply and Capacity Contracts and Operating Agreements to an Unregulated Affiliate and for Other Relief.
 Docket No. GM00080564.
June 6, 2001

Direct Testimony of Richard W. Lelash on Behalf of the New Jersey Division of the Ratepayer. I/M/O Public Service Electric & Gas Company's Proposal to Transfer its Rights and Obligations under its Gas Supply and Capacity Contracts and Operating Agreements to an Unregulated Affiliate and for Other Relief.  Advocate. BPU Docket No. GR00080564 OAL Docket No. PUC-09734-OON. June 6, 2001

Executive Summary of the Initial Brief of the Ratepayer Advocate regarding I/M/O the Joint Petition of First Energy Corp. And Jersey Central Power & Light Company, d/b/a GPU Energy, for Approval of a Change in Ownership and Acquisition of Control of a New Jersey Public Utility and Other Relief.  OAL Docket No: PUCOT01585-01N. BPU Docket No: EM00110870. May 31, 2001

Initial Brief of the Ratepayer Advocate regarding I/M/O the Joint Petition of First Energy Corp. And Jersey Central Power & Light Company, d/b/a GPU Energy, for Approval of a Change in Ownership and Acquisition of Control of a New Jersey Public Utility and Other Relief.  OAL Docket No: PUCOT01585-01N. BPU Docket No: EM00110870. May 25, 2001

Comments of Ratepayer Advocate in Support of bill S-1908 before the New Jersey Legislature Senate Economic Growth, Agriculture and Tourism Committee, Sate House Annex, Committee Room 2. May 24, 2001

Consumer Chat - The Newsletter of the Ratepayer Advocate - Spring 2001

I/M/O The Joint Petition of Firstenergy Corp. and Jersey Central Power and Light Company, D/B/A GPU Energy, for Approval of a Change in Ownership and Acquisition of Control of a New Jersey Public Utility and Other Relief. BPU Docket No. EM00110870, OAL Docket No. PUCOT-1585-01N. April 30, 2001

I/M/O the Joint Petition of FirstEnergy Corp. and Jersey Central Power and Light Company, D/B/A GPU Energy, For Approval of a Change in Ownership and Acquisition of Control of a New Jersey Public Utility and Other Relief. BPU Dkt. No. EM00110870, OAL Docket No. PUCOT 1585-01N. PUBLIC HEARING Morristown, New Jersey. April 19, 2001

"Energy and Water: Navigating the Currents." fourth annual utility conference sponsored by the Division of the Ratepayer Advocate in association with the New Jersey State League of Municipalities. Holiday Inn, Monroe Township, Jamesburg May 11, 2001,  8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. April 18, 2001

The Ratepayer Advocate’s Energy Rate Chart for Residential Customers (Updated 4/1/2001)

Remarks of Ratepayer Advocate Before New Jersey Business and Industry Association Energy Council Meeting Roundtable Discussion on  the Current "Energy Crisis." March 9, 2001

Testimony of Ratepayer Advocate On Energy Deregulation Legislative Reform Before the New Jersey State Legislature Senate Economic Growth, Agriculture and Tourism Committee State House Annex, Trenton, N.J. March 8, 2001

Remarks of The Ratepayer Advocate Before The Board of Public Utilities Public Hearing on Consumer Education Program Cost Recovery. Monroe Township (Williamstown), Gloucester County, NJ.  January 18, 2001

Ratepayer Advocate’s Motion for Reconsideration of Certain Issues in the Board of Public Utilities’ Orders I/M/O the Electric Discount and Energy Competition Act of 1999 - Customer Account Services - New Jersey Natural Gas Co., Atlantic City Electric Company d/b/a Conectiv Power Delivery; Jersey Central Power and Light Co. d/b/a GPU Energy and Public Service Electric & Gas Co. BPU Docket No. EX99090676  January 10, 2001

Remarks of Ratepayer Advocate Before the Board of Public Utilities Public Hearing on the Comprehensive Resource Analysis of Energy Programs Pursuant to Section 12 of the Electric Discount and Energy Competition Act of 1999 Newark, N. J. January 10, 2001

2000

I/M/O the Filings of the Comprehensive Resource Analysis of Energy Programs Pursuant to Section 12 of the Electric Discount and Energy Competition Act of 1999.  BPU Dkt. Nos: EX99050347, EO99050348, EO99050349, EO99050350, EO99050351, GO99050352, GO99050353 and GO99050354 December 18, 2000

Municipal Aggregation- An Update by the Ratepayer Advocate Blossom A. Peretz, Esq., League of Municipalities 85th Annual League Conference Atlantic City, N. J. November 15, 2000

Oral Argument Of The Ratepayer Advocate Before The Supreme Court Of New Jersey  Appeal Of The BPU's in I/M/O Public Service Electric And Gas Company's Rate Unbundling, Stranded Costs And Restructuring Filings, et. al., Docket No. 49,690 Hughes Justice Complex Trenton, NJ.  November 14, 2000 

Consumer Chat - The Newsletter of the Ratepayer Advocate - Fall/Winter 2000/2001

Presentation by the Ratepayer Advocate On Electricity Reliability Standards October 11, 2000

Ratepayer Advocate's Comments In Support of  A Comprehensive, Statewide Universal Service Program September 21, 2000

Ratepayer Advocate's Comments In Support Of  Electric Reliability Standards September 21, 2000

Ratepayer Advocate's Proposal In Support Of  A Comprehensive Statewide Universal Service Energy Program. September 12, 2000

Universal Service Fund Edition - Making Energy Bills Affordable August 2000

Consumer Chat  - The Newsletter of the Ratepayer Advocate - Summer Edition 2000 August 2000

Comments on Universal Service. August 9, 2000

Executive Summary of Ratepayer Advocate’s proposed Final and Interim Universal Service Programs. BPU Docket No. Ex00020091. July 7, 2000 

In the Matter of Establishment of a Universal Service Fund Pursuant to Section 12 of the Electric Discount and Energy Competition Act of 1999. BPU Docket No. EX000200091. Direct Testimony and Exhibits of Roger D. Colton on behalf of the Ratepayer Advocate. July 7, 2000

In the Matter of Establishment of a Universal Service Fund Pursuant to Section 12 of the Electric Discount and Energy Competition act of 1999. BPU Docket No. EX000200091. Direct Testimony and Exhibits of Roger D. Colton On Behalf of the  Ratepayer Advocate regarding  12-month Interim Universal Service Program. July 7, 2000.

Monitoring the Impact of Electric Restructuring on Low-Income Consumers:  The What, How and Why of Data Collection. June 1999

Preliminary Statement of the Ratepayer Advocate on Petition Regarding the Proposed Sale of Non-nuclear Generation Assets BPU Docket No. EM00020106. June 22, 2000

I/M/O Establishment of the Universal Service Fund Pursuant to Section 12 of the Electric Discount and Energy Competition Act of 1999. BPU Dkt. No. EX00020091 Ratepayer Advocates  Motion for Reconsideration of the Board Order. June 12, 2000

Consumer Chat The Newsletter of the Ratepayer Advocate - Spring Edition 2000 April 2000

Consumer Chat The Newsletter of the Ratepayer Advocate - Winter Edition 2000 January 2000

Tips for Choosing Electric and Gas Suppliers August 1999

Customer Choice Q & A  August 1999

Government Aggregation - Providing Energy Choice through Government Aggregation April 2000

2000 Energy Futures Forum. Remarks of the Ratepayer Advocate at the New Jersey Association of Energy Engineers. April 13, 2000

I/M/O the Establishment of a Universal Service Fund Pursuant to Section 12 of the Electric Discount and Energy Competition Act of 1999 BPU Dkt. No. EX000200091. April 12, 2000

Annual Public Utility Law Spring Conference: "What Issues Will Customers Have to Deal with In the New Era of Competition?" Comments of the Ratepayer Advocate April 4, 2000 

Jersey Central Power and Light Company d/b/a GPU Energy Proposed Sale of Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station BPU Dkt. No. EM99120917, Comments of the Ratepayer Advocate.  March 28, 2000

I/M/O the Establishment of a Universal Service Fund Pursuant to Section 12 of the Electric Discount and Energy Competition Act of 1999. BPU Dkt. No. EX000200091. March 23, 2000

Comments of the Ratepayer Advocate in the Matter of the Filings of the Comprehensive Resource Analysis of Energy Programs Pursuant to Section 12 of the Electric Discount and Energy Competition Act of 1999. Docket Nos. EX99050437, EO99050348, EO99050349, EO99050350, EO99050351, EO99050352, EO99050353, EO99050354. February 24, 2000

Statement of the Ratepayer Advocate on Petition Regarding the Proposed Sale of Nuclear Generation Assets BPU Docket No. EM99110870. February 18, 2000

The Division of the Ratepayer Advocate Supports Bill A-1814, sponsored by Assemblyman Richard Bagger and Assemblywoman Carol Murphy for the supplemental funding of  the Non-Profit Energy Assistance Organization: NJ SHARES. Before the New Jersey Legislature Assembly Appropriations Committee,  February 7, 2000

Ratepayer Advocate files  Summary Position Paper regarding the Proceeding for Competitive Customer Account services January 28, 2000

The Ratepayer Advocate Responds to the Utility Position in the Customer Account Services Working Group. January 28, 2000

Remarks on Reliability Metrics, Planning and Tracking, Remarks of the Ratepayer Advocate before Power Outage Study Team Workshop, Department of Energy. January 27, 2000

In the Matter of the Rate Unbundling Filings by Gas Public Utilities Pursuant to Section 10, Subsection a of the Electric Discount and Energy Competition Act of 1999. January 18, 2000

Ratepayer Advocate’s C omments on the Importance of Aggregation, Especially for Smaller Residential and Commercial Consumers. January 18, 2000

I/M/O Monroe Twp. Seeking Order to Compel GPU to Comply With the Act. BPU Docket No. EC00010009. Remarks of the Ratepayer Advocate. January 18, 2000

Public Service Gas & Electric Company Public Hearing - Remediation Adjustment Clause. Remarks of the Ratepayer Advocate. December 12, 1999

In the Matter of the Rate Unbundling Filings by Gas Public Utilities Pursuant to Section 10, Subsection A of the Electric Discount and Energy Competition Act of 1999 as Unbundling November 19, 1999

COMPREHENSIVE RESOURCE ANALYSIS PROCEEDINGS. Remarks of the Ratepayer Advocate before the Board of Public Utilities November 15, 1999

New Rules of the New Jersey Power Game for Customers; Saving money through Municipal Load Aggregation. Remarks of the Ratepayer Advocate. September 22, 1999

Comments of the Division of the Ratepayer Advocate Concerning the Draft Interim Renewable Energy Portfolio and Net Metering Standards of the Board of Public Utilities. July 19, 1999

Board Investigation into the Electric Power Outages of July 1999

Emergency and Toll Free Customer Service Phone Numbers for Each Utility.

In the Matter of the Rate Unbundling Filings by Gas Public Utilities Pursuant to Section 10, Subsection A, of the Electric Discount and Energy Competition Act of 1999 - July 23, 1999

Comments of the Ratepayer Advocate concerning the Draft Interim Renewable Energy Portfolio and Net Metering Standards of the Board of Public Utilities July 19, 1999

Comments of the Ratepayer Advocate regarding I/M/O the Energy Master Plan Phase II Proceeding to Investigate the Future Structure of the Electric Power Industry -- Restructuring Proceeding -  Draft Third-party Supplier Agreements and Fees June 30, 1999

Comments of the Ratepayer Advocate regarding I/M/O the Energy Master Plan Phase II Proceeding to Investigate the Future Structure of the Electric Power Industry -- Restructuring Proceeding -  Draft Third-party Supplier Agreements and Fees June 30, 1999

New Rules of the New Jersey Power Game For Customers, Suppliers & Utilities. Remarks of the Ratepayer Advocate. June 28, 1999

Municipal Aggregation - Delivering The Benefits Of Deregulation To Your Local Community April 1999

The Bill of Rights for Utility Consumers In The Era of Utility Competition July 1998


 

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