SETTLING IN
Utility Choice
With the deregulation of utilities and surge of third-party suppliers, consumers have an unprecedented number of choices in utility providers. The following list includes only the major companies that serve the state. For specific providers in your community, contact your municipal clerk — or your county clerk if you reside in an unincorporated area.
INTERNET INFORMATION & REFERRAL
Energy Guide
https://www.energystar.gov/
Directory of providers and advice on lowering utility bills
Energy Price Shopping
www.Energyshop.com
Comparative costs for gas and electric suppliers
Long-Distance Telephone Rates
https://news.wirefly.com/long-distance
Unbiased overview of residential long-distance telephone market
New Jersey Board of Utilities
https://nj.gov/bpu/
Management of public utilities in New Jersey
United States Postal Service
Mover’s Guide
https://moversguide.usps.com/
Water, Sewer & Waste Removal
Suppliers of water service, sewage, and solid waste removal vary greatly within the counties and individual communities. For details about specific providers that serve your community, contact your municipal or county clerk.
MAJOR UTILITY PROVIDERS
Electricity
PSE&G
800-436-7734
https://landing.pseg.com/
First Energy Corp.
800-662-3115
https://www.firstenergycorp.com/fehome.html
Atlantic City Electric
800-642-3780
https://www.atlanticcityelectric.com/
Natural Gas
PSE&G
800-436-7734
https://nj.pseg.com/
South Jersey Gas
888-766-9900
https://southjerseygas.com/
New Jersey Natural Gas
800-221-0051
https://www.njng.com/
Telephone
Verizon
877-502-2876
www.verizon.com
Cable Television
Cablevision
973-230-6046
973-230-2036
https://www.optimum.com/
RCN
800-746-4726
https://www.astound.com/
Xfinity
800-934-6489
https://www.xfinity.com/
Recycling
State Bureau of Recycling & Planning
609-984-3438
https://www.nj.gov/dep/dshw/