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ALBION, New Jersey (WPVI) — The Action News Troubleshooters have been working on getting answers for South Jersey consumers experiencing skyrocketing Atlantic City Electric bills.
A petition on Change.org posted Monday, August 26, is also demanding accountability from the company. It already has over 30,000 signatures.
The electric bill sticker shock has also got the attention of Representative Jeff Van Drew.
“The bills have gone crazy, and it’s all since the smart meters come in,” said Ed O’Neill of Albion, Camden County.
His home has solar panels so his bill is normally very low.
The Action News Troubleshooters spoke to some customers who said their electric bills have doubled and even tripled this summer.
“Instead of a $6 or $7 bill, I got a bill for $385!” said O’Neill.
That was in July. The bill was 61 times higher than his previous one.
He is one of thousands complaining that their bills are spiking at a bizarre rate.
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