What does BGS mean on a JCP&L bill?

Basic Generation Service is default supply if you do not choose a TPS. Price to Compare is the average BGS generation and transmission cost per kWh for your rate class.

Does switching TPS require a new meter?

No. JCP&L continues to deliver over existing wires and respond to emergencies.

Is JCP&L the same as PSE&G?

No. Northern urban PSE&G and JCP&L shore/central territories have different Price to Compare tables and supplier lists.

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Jersey Central Power & Light laundromat energy options

Last reviewed 2026-09-12 by Jaken Energy editorial desk. Next review scheduled 2027-03-12.

Direct answer

Central and shore New Jersey laundromats on JCP&L compare TPS offers to the published GS or GST Price to Compare on NJ Power Switch. Typical stores stay below the 750 kW hourly BGS threshold. This site is independent and not affiliated with JCP&L or FirstEnergy. Reviewed 2026-09-12.

Cited: [1] NJ BPU · [2] NJ BPU

Service area

Central NJ shore and interior

Commercial choice eligibility

All New Jersey commercial electric customers may shop BPU-licensed Third Party Suppliers. JCP&L remains the delivery utility. Default BGS accounts at or above 750 kW peak load face hourly supply pricing rules.

Delivery vs supply

Jersey Central Power & Light provides regulated delivery in its service territory per NJ BPU.

Licensed retail suppliers or marketers provide commodity supply where NJ BPU allows choice.

How charges appear

JCP&L separates delivery from supply. Default customers see BGS components as Price to Compare. TPS customers replace the supply block; JCP&L still delivers.

ISO / RTO

PJM

Market-specific facts

JCP&L Price to Compare generally resets around June 1 and October 1.
JCP&L serves Monmouth and Ocean County shore markets with seasonal load.
NJ Power Switch states supplier choice does not change delivery reliability.
This is not PSE&G Newark/Jersey City territory.

Related state markets

New Jersey

Q & A

What does BGS mean on a JCP&L bill?: Basic Generation Service is default supply if you do not choose a TPS. Price to Compare is the average BGS generation and transmission cost per kWh for your rate class.
Does switching TPS require a new meter?: No. JCP&L continues to deliver over existing wires and respond to emergencies.
Is JCP&L the same as PSE&G?: No. Northern urban PSE&G and JCP&L shore/central territories have different Price to Compare tables and supplier lists.

Sources

NJ BPU Commercial Shopping — NJ BPU
Supports: Commercial TPS choice and large-load rules
NJ Power Switch — NJ BPU
Supports: Official shopping portal

Official tariff: NJ BPU reference

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