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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.

  • Customers - We're adjusting operations to ensure our customers' safety and help make life a little easier during these challenging times.
  • Employees - Our employees are the heart of PSEG. Learn the steps we are taking to ensure their safety during this health emergency.

For Customers

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

 

  • We are continuing to accept and respond to requests for new or upgraded utility service. However, in the interest of safety for our associates, customers, and society as a whole, we will need additional information to determine our ability – or lack thereof – to serve customers:

    Is anyone in the residence, location, or establishment self-quarantined or self-monitoring for Coronavirus within the past 14 days?

    Has anyone in the residence, location, or establishment had a possible exposure to Coronavirus within the past 14 days?

    Is anyone in the residence, location, or establishment sick with a respiratory illness, cough, fever, congestion, or experiencing shortness of breath?


    Responses to these questions will be shared with our Construction Department, as this may impact our ability to respond to the service request for the foreseeable future.

  • Work on Customer Property: Per a recent BPU mandate, all public utilities – PSE&G included –have been ordered to immediately cease any in-home or business visits unless there is an immediate risk to health and safety. This edict may impact our ability to complete service installations, meter installs and replacements.
  • 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.

  • PSE&G is temporarily closing its customer service centers. The centers will be closed as of end of business on Tuesday, March 17. Our employees are available to provide the same excellent level of customer service through alternate means. Customers can engage with us via phone, text, chat, web, our mobile app and Amazon Alexa. The customer service phone line is 800-436-7734.
  • PSE&G has temporarily suspended various types of non-critical repair work on metering equipment to limit the number of service visits to customers’ homes. PSE&G will continue to respond to all emergency and essential work, such as gas leak calls, medical emergencies, no-heat and no-hot-water calls. All customer service work to be completed will be done according to safety protocols, including social distancing and proper use of personal protective equipment.
  • 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.

 

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.

 

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.
  • PSE&G has directed all employees who can work remotely to do so, including the majority of our customer service representatives. This initiative will remain in effect for the next two weeks, at which time we will reassess and determine next steps.

 

The majority of these policies will be in place through the end of April, at which time PSEG will evaluate the continued need for these measures. 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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