Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew sent a letter to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) urging an immediate review of Atlantic City Electric's (ACE) recent rate hikes. This call for action comes on the heels of reports from Maine, where the Maine Public Utilities Commission ordered Electricity Maine to refund $6 million to customers after discovering that the company… Read more »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew sent a letter to Atlantic City Electric (ACE) to address their claims that his office has refused to engage in productive conversations, despite ACE's refusal to participate in his October 8th hearing on rising electricity bills.
"Everything they want to say to us in a closed-door meeting can be said to the public—so what are they… Read more »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew formally requested that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) launch a comprehensive federal audit and investigation into the market practices and billing procedures of Atlantic City Electric (ACE). This follows a surge of complaints from South Jersey residents facing massive spikes in their… Read more »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew released the following statement urging the administration to expedite Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding for those affected by Hurricane Helene.
"We need to get hurricane relief funding to the states that need it, and we need to do it fast," said Congressman Van Drew. "It is wrong that we keep sending billions of dollars… Read more »
Mays Landing, NJ - Congressman Van Drew will host a field hearing in South Jersey on October 8th, 2024, at 3:30 PM ET, titled "An Examination into Surging Power Bills in South Jersey." Some residents in the area have reported increases of up to 400%. This hearing of Members of Congress will bring together community leaders and energy policy experts to determine the causes… Read more »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew announced that he will be holding a field hearing in the district to address the escalating electricity costs impacting New Jersey families. In addition, he will be introducing a package of five critical bills designed to enhance transparency from utility companies and protect consumers from these unfair hikes in the future.
"We… Read more »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement on Atlantic City Electric's (ACE) inadequate response to his request for a halt to all shut-off notices as well as a public forum amid the surge in electric bills affecting South Jersey residents.
"This response from Atlantic City Electric is absolutely unacceptable," said Congressman Van Drew.… Read more »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew introduced H.R. 9359, The Social Security Tax Freedom Act, which would remove federal income taxes on Social Security payments, protect Social Security funding, and provide much-needed relief to retirees.
"People who rely on Social Security have already more than contributed their fair share through years of payroll taxes and hard… Read more »
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew sent a letter to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) demanding a public hearing to allow South Jersey residents to voice their concerns over the outrageous spikes in their electricity bills.
"I have heard from thousands of constituents across the district who have seen their energy bills skyrocket compared to last year… Read more »
Mays Landing, NJ - Today, Congressman Van Drew attended the commencement of the reconstruction of the Lake Lenape Dam in Mays Landing, South Jersey. The dam, currently classified as a Class One High Hazard Dam, poses a severe risk to the surrounding area, as its potential failure could lead to loss of life and significant property damage. The comprehensive reconstruction of this… Read more »
