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In addition to high temperatures, New Jersey residents have also been hit with electric rate hikes that went into effect at an unfortunate time.

If you're one of those people who have been complaining on social media about how high your electric bill has been since the electric companies began installing new "smart" meters, you're going to be even more unhappy as new rates kick in June 1.

Utility companies in New Jersey have the green light to turn off your gas, electric or water in the new year for nonpayment, when a coronavirus moratorium's grace period officially runs out.