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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

A Message to Our Customers, Employees and Communities

PSEG remains deeply committed to the health, safety and well-being of our customers, employees and the communities we serve. We know that our customers rely on us to heat their homes and power their lives and businesses, and we are doing our part in fulfilling this commitment.

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Customers

We're adjusting operations to ensure our customers' safety and help make life a little easier during these challenging times.

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Employees

Our employees are the heart of PSEG. Learn the steps we are taking to ensure their safety during this health emergency.

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For Customers

The following are ways in which we are adjusting our operations in response to the COVID-19 situation:

 

  • PSE&G offers support and flexibility and recognizes the financial difficulties the pandemic has caused. PSE&G wants to help customers catch up on their overdue bills. At PSE&G, we never want to shut off any customer’s utility service because of inability to pay. We want to partner with customers to keep them connected and get them back on track, together. Visit: pseg.com/HelpNow for information and resources.
  • PSE&G is collaborating with multiple social service agencies, throughout the state, to bring community advocates into some of our customer service centers to personally help customers access resources to help pay their utility bill. Visit: pseg.com/HelpNow for information.
  • Work on Customer Property:  All service work on customer properties will be performed in accordance with safety protocols, including physical distancing and proper use of personal protective equipment. In the interest of safety for our associates and customers, we also will be gathering additional information to determine the proper protocol for serving the customer:

    Question 1:  Within the last 14 days, has anyone in the residence, location, or establishment been tested and confirmed positive, or screened by a medical professional and presumed positive, for COVID-19?

    Question 2:  Within the last 14 days, has anyone in the residence, location, or establishment had close contact with a person who is a suspected, presumed or confirmed case of COVID-19?

    Question 3:  Is anyone in the residence, location, or establishment feeling ill in any way? For instance, does anyone in the residence, location, or establishment have any of the following symptoms: A fever? A cough? Shortness of breath?

    Question 4:  Within the last 14 days, has anyone in the residence, location or establishment returned to New Jersey, New York or Connecticut from travel to a designated state (refer to New York, New Jersey and/or Connecticut official State websites for latest travel advisories and list of current designated States)?


  • PSE&G has suspended shut-offs of electric and/or gas service to residential customers for non-payment. This will give customers experiencing financial difficulties as a result of the outbreak additional time to pay their bills. For more information, visit pseg.com/help.
  • PSE&G has resumed appliance repair services, inspecting meters located inside customer’s property and other routine work. We are following protocols guided by the CDC and New Jersey State Department of Health, as well as all directives from state and local governments.
  • Some of PSE&G’s walk-in customer service centers are currently open, with limited transactions, on a limited basis due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here for details about open locations, available transactions and special hours of operation. We encourage customers to transact with us online through My Account (log in or register here), or through our mobile app. The safety and well-being of our employees, customers and the communities we serve continues to be a top priority.
  • Gas and Electric System Upgrades Continue: In an effort to ensure the continued safety and reliability of gas and electric service for our customers, PSE&G is continuing to replace old gas pipes with new piping on many streets and to upgrade our electric transmission and distribution facilities – work that is deemed essential by the state of New Jersey. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, PSE&G workers and PSE&G contractors follow safety protocols guided by the CDC and NJ State Department of Health, as well as all directives from the Governor’s Office and county/municipal governments.  For their safety and ours, we also ask that our customers maintain a safe distance – six feet or the width of a car – from our crews.
  • Inspections: Notwithstanding the restrictions above regarding working on customer property, PSE&G may perform some inspections. However, customers should contact their local municipal officials for guidance on permits, inspections, and the ability to receive Cut-In Cards, and Certificates of Occupancy, as this will ultimately determine PSE&G's ability to activate and complete new service requests.
  • Questions about new service requests can be addressed by contacting our Construction Inquiry Department:

    For requests in the following Counties: Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, or Union, please email ConstructionNorth@pseg.com, or call (800) 722-0256.

    For requests in the following Counties: Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Mercer, Monmouth, or Ocean, please email ConstructionSouth@pseg.com, or call (800) 832-0076.

    Questions about an existing service request should be directed to the previously assigned project manager, for whom you should already have contact information. Please have your Notification (Job) Number available when contacting.

 

Online Tools and Resources

 

During times of hardship, financial assistance and payment programs are available to help you pay your energy bills. For more information, visit pseg.com/help.

 

  • Public Hearings:  The BPU will be conducting all public hearings during this time telephonically.  For the details of PSE&G’s upcoming public hearings and the Company’s rate filings visit www.pseg.com/pseandgfilings.

 

Additional Information For Business Customers 

The COVID-19 outbreak has impacted every aspect of society, but we recognize the particular challenges for our business community. Many businesses have had to close and most are struggling with loss of income while trying to meet expenses and plan for recovery. As your trusted energy provider, we will support you throughout this crisis and beyond.  Learn how!

 

For Employees

 

In addition to the measures stated above, we are also:

 

  • Practicing the CDC’s social distancing guidelines: During interactions with customers in their homes or businesses, PSE&G is practicing social distancing; and, depending on the situation, PSE&G may determine that additional personal protective equipment (PPE) protocol is warranted for the health and safety of our workers and the customers.
  • Wearing face coverings: PSEG now requires the use of face coverings or masks at all times for all employees who aren’t working remotely. This move, commenced in April, does not supersede requirements for PPEs, and is in addition to earlier guidance on staying home when sick, social distancing, hand-washing and other hygiene protocols.
    • Please note that during periods of high heat, (i.e., when temperatures are 85 degrees Fahrenheit or greater), employees working in non-confined or open air environments may remove face coverings as long as they are able to reasonably maintain a minimum of 12 feet of separation from other employees, customers or other members of the public.
  • PSE&G has directed all employees who can work remotely to do so, including the majority of our customer service representatives.  Employees can look for updates regarding this and other policies in The Link.

 

Our priority remains the safety and well-being of our customers, employees and the communities we serve, and our thoughts are with those experiencing difficulty at this time.

 

COVID-19 Resources

For the latest information on the COVID-19, you can follow updates from the CDC and state agencies at the following links:

 

 

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