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Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Having trouble paying water, utility bills? Some help available for NJ residents
Relief is on the way for some state residents struggling to pay their utility bills. The Passaic Valley Water Commission has teamed with Statewide Heating Assistance and Referral for Energy Services (SHARES) to offer financial relief to households struggling with utility costs. The mayors of the Passaic County's three largest municipalities, Paterson, Clifton and Passaic, said this is welcome news for their residents hit hard by increased energy costs, inflation and other economic pressures who may be finding it hard to make ends meet. Coming a few weeks after the state's utilities' shutoff moratorium ended, water commission officials noted there has been an increase in "delinquent bills." The water commission has joined with SHARE and the Municipal Customer Assistance Program to assist in-qualified households facing financial hardship. Through the program, eligible customers may receive grants of up to $200 per utility — water, sewer and electric — for a total of up to $600 per year. To qualify for assistance, applicants must have an active utility account, be in arrears on their bills and meet state and federal financial poverty requirements. Requirements are listed on the website. Passaic Mayor Hector Lora said for many residents of the city, falling behind on utilities is an unfortunate reality and should not be stigmatized. "The word delinquent carries a negative connotation suggesting negligence or unwillingness to pay," Lora said. "I would argue that many families are genuinely struggling due to the rising costs of living, including groceries, rent, utilities." This is why payment plans and utility assistance programs are so important, the mayor said. "We must do more to get the word out and to help families," he said. "There is a real need for better outreach and support for these families during tough times. Clifton Mayor Ray Grabowski and Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh were also on hand to promote the new partnership with the water commission and SHARES and the customer assistance program. MCAP provides relief while preserving the dignity and security of those hit by hard times, Grabowski said. 'No family should have to choose between keeping the lights on and putting food on the table," Grabowski said. "Grants like these are crucial in offering stability when life throws the unexpected our way." There are a limited amount of funds, so those interested should apply as soon as possible. For more information on eligibility and how to apply, visit New Jersey residents have seen sharp increases in their utility costs throughout the last year and monthly bills are not expected to go down any time soon. Instead, many residents across the state can expect a price hike in the coming months, the state Board of Public Utilities announced in February after the state's annual electricity auction. This summer, NJ residents can expect their monthly bills to increase between 17.23% and 20.20%, depending on the service territory. The new prices will take effect June 1. This comes about one year after last summer's increase, which left residents across the state stunned when their electric bills soared after the NJBPU approved rate hikes ranging from about 3% to 9% in February 2024. This article originally appeared on NJ utilities, water bills help coming from SHARES relief
Associated Press
29-01-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Digital.ai Welcomes Nicholas Grabowski as Chief Product Officer
the only AI-powered software delivery platform for the enterprise, today welcomed Nicholas Grabowski as its new Chief Product Officer (CPO). In his new role, Grabowski will accelerate AI-led innovation for platform across key internal teams, including product management, product marketing, product design, and analyst relations. 'We are in the midst of the largest shift in how enterprise software is developed and delivered since the emergence of Agile nearly 25 years ago. Nick brings a unique combination of technical leadership experience in Fortune 200 and startup companies. He also brings a wealth of software delivery experience and a deep understanding of the complexities tethered to scaling and accelerating software innovation with confidence,' said Derek Holt, CEO of 'Nick will play a critical role in shaping platform and product strategy so that our customers can capture the advantages of AI, reduce risk, and transform their ability to release better software faster.' As a former senior technical executive at a Fortune 200 company, Grabowski has a record of driving results, optimizing resources, and improving ROI outcomes across the software delivery lifecycle. As CEO of Flow Inc., Grabowski designed the Data Room investor product and helped the business restructure by increasing revenues and reducing monthly burn. As CTO of Forge Global, he launched the Private Market Data product, resulting in a $2B IPO. At SharesPost, Grabowski built the broker tech platform, resulting in a $170M acquisition. He also designed and built the underlying technology that enabled to sell to Rakuten for $1B. 'This is an incredible time to be in the business of software delivery. AI is changing the landscape of how we design, build, and deliver software. is leading the way and will enable leading enterprises to leverage these new paradigms to differentiate from the competition,' said Grabowski, new Chief Product Officer. 'I am thrilled to join the team at and focus on driving innovation, an exceptional customer experience, and value realization for our best-in-class global customer base,' said Grabowski. As Chief Product Officer, Grabowski will lead a team of product experts across seven global development labs whose work is focused on driving continuous improvement for market-leading offerings that serve hundreds of enterprise customers, millions of users, and 53% of the Fortune 100. About is an industry-leading technology company dedicated to helping Global 5000 enterprises automate software delivery workflows across complex technology environments. The company's AI-powered DevSecOps platform automates software releases, improves mobile application testing and security, and provides insights across the software lifecycle. empowers large enterprises to embrace AI responsibly, reduce software-related risk, and amplify developer productivity to deliver innovations that drive business outcomes. Additional information about can be found at and on Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube. SOURCE: Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 01/29/2025 08:49 AM/DISC: 01/29/2025 08:49 AM
