CUSTOMERS OF NEW JERSEY NATURAL GAS ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND INFORMATION SESSION ON TEMPORARY RELIEF FOR UTILITY EXPENSES GRANT

Wall, NJ -- New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) will host a one-day information session on the Temporary Relief for Utility Expenses (TRUE) program. Here, representatives from NJNG and the Affordable Housing Alliance will team with customers to determine if they meet the eligibility requirements and assist them with the application process.

Where:  Ocean County Connection, Ocean County Mall near JC Penny’s, Toms River When:   Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Time:    10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The TRUE program is a state-funded, income-based grant administered by the Affordable Housing Alliance through select Community Action Program agencies. As most public energy assistance funds do not meet the needs of all customers, TRUE is designed to provide energy assistance to eligible low- to moderate-income New Jersey households that are experiencing economic hardship and struggling to pay their natural gas and electric bill. For example, a family of four with a household income between $44,712 and $100,252 may qualify.

The TRUE grant benefits households that have not received funding from the Universal Service Fund or the Low Income Heating Energy Assistance Program within the past 12 months, are facing a crisis situation that includes a documented notice of overdue payment for natural gas and/or electric service and have a past history of making regular payments towards their utility bills.

Attend the upcoming information session to find out how we can help you. For more information or to connect with NJNG’s Energy Assistance specialists, call 800-221-0051 or email energyassist@njng.com

About New Jersey Natural Gas
New Jersey Natural Gas is the principal subsidiary of New Jersey Resources, a Fortune 1000 company, that provides safe and reliable natural gas and renewable energy services, including transportation, distribution and asset management in states from the Gulf Coast to the New England regions, including the Mid-Continent region, the West Coast and Canada, while investing in and maintaining an extensive infrastructure to support future growth. With $3 billion in annual revenues, NJR safely and reliably operates and maintains 6,800 miles of natural gas transportation and distribution infrastructure to serve nearly half a million customers; develops and manages a diverse portfolio of 3.2 Bcf/day of firm transportation and over 62 Bcf of firm storage capacity; offers low carbon, clean energy solutions through its commercial and residential solar programs and provides appliance installation, repair and contract service to nearly 130,000 homes and businesses. Additionally, NJR holds investments in midstream assets through equity partnerships including Steckman Ridge and Iroquois. Through Conserve to Preserve®, NJR is helping customers save energy and money by promoting conservation and encouraging efficiency. For more information about NJR, visit www.njresources.com.