Major change from last year, when consumer costs skyrocketed and Democratic governors threatened utilities with rate caps

Monthly increases will vary from $4.71 for Rockland Electric residential customers to $8.34 for JCP&L customers

Gas and electric utilities seek nearly $6 billion on energy efficiency program

On June 1, the average monthly bill for electricity will increase 3.3% to 6.9%

Monthly PSE&G bills will rise, on average, by $3.65. Atlantic City Electric customers will pay 29 cents more a month. JCP&L and Rockland Electric customers ...

Higher prices on the spot market dissuade private solar suppliers from signing long-term contracts with large utilities.