Poll finds New Jersey residents split on who to blame for rising electricity rates

As a consumer in the same energy interconnect (PJM) as New Jersey, I follow the energy markets and the yearly power auctions. The most recent one this article is referencing is the July for the June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027 delivery year.

Here's the PJM interconnect coverage area. If you live in the blue, some of the article applies to you too.

One thing the article doesn't make clear though is that there are essentially TWO prices on the power bill (technically three but many power companies combine two together):

• Generation
• Distribution ( and Transmission)

Generation is making the electricity at the power plant. Thats what this PJM pricing is, buying the juice. Distribution (and Transmission) is getting the electricity from the powerplant to your wall socket. This is where power companies vary by locality. The article doesn't cover this distinction, and its important because your local power company is paying more for the Generation (which the article covers), but they are also frequently increasing distribution costs.

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