Seven Democratic lawmakers from South Jersey are outraged over the rising costs of electric bills and are demanding an explanation from the Board of Public Utilities. State Sens. John Burzichelli (D-Paulsboro) and Paul Moriarty (D-Washington), Assemblywoman Heather Simmons (D-Glassboro) and Andrea Katz (D-Chesterfield), and Assemblymen David Bailey (D-Woodstown), Dan Hutchison (D-Gloucester Township), and Cody Miller (D-Monroe) say that at least one utility provider has raised electric rates by almost 20% over the last year.