Why’s your bill so high? It’s complicated... really complicated. Hosts Maddi Ference and John P. McAlpin dive into why electricity bills are rising in New Jersey. They explain the state's complex power grid, transmission system and energy auctions. How are AI data centers playing a part in why you’re paying more? What are lawmakers doing to help cut costs? And don’t forget the politics and blame game.

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