Atlantic City Electric

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If you're one of those people who have been complaining on social media about how high your electric bill has been since the electric companies began installing new "smart" meters, you're going to be even more unhappy as new rates kick in June 1.

They'll ask you to send money through a wire transfer or through gift cards, and before you've been scammed out of a good chunk of money.

JCP&L has sent out more than 40,000 disconnection notices since the end of the shutoff moratorium that was prompted by the coronavirus pandemic.

Jersey utilities are bracing for the extreme demand on the power delivery system from this extended stretch of very hot and humid weather, as New Jerseyans lean heavily on their air conditioning.