MONROE – July 8, 2021 – Monroe Mayor Stephen Dalina today voiced strong support of an audit of Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L), which provides electricity to township homes and businesses.
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) is hiring a consultant to conduct a $1.47 million comprehensive audit of JCP&L, including a detailed examination of its management operations.
JCP&L has come under frequent criticism by Mayor Dalina and the Township Council in recent years, following its delayed attempts to restore power after storms. The issue hit a boiling point in Monroe last August when a forecasted tropical storm left many residents without power for days during the height of summer.
“Two of the ongoing issues in Monroe have been JCP&L’s response times and poor communication regarding restoration times. I fully expect this audit will reinforce what we already know: JCP&L must do better,” Mayor Dalina said. “As Tropical Storm Elsa moves up the East Coast and we anticipate the summer storm season, JCP&L must improve reliability and act expeditiously in service to its customers.”