Electricity rates in Erma, NJ
Erma (2,134 people, Cape May County) is served by Atlantic City Electric Co.. Homes on Atlantic City Electric Co. pay about 27.75¢/kWh, 17% more than the New Jersey average.
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Electric companies serving Erma
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 27.75¢ | $176 | 473K | 80 |
Power outages in Cape May County right now
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Outage history in Cape May County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 115 | 162 |
| Days with outages | 35 | 50 |
| Most customers out at once | 7,024 (12.5%) | 7,758 (13.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-04 | 2025-08-14 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (115 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Rio Grande 27.8¢
- North Cape May 27.8¢
- Villas 27.8¢
- Cape May 27.8¢
- Wildwood Crest 27.8¢
- West Cape May 27.8¢
- Whitesboro 27.8¢
- Whitesboro-Burleigh 27.8¢
- Wildwood 27.8¢
- North Wildwood 27.8¢
ZIP codes: 08204, 08219, 08242
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Erma?
Most homes in Erma get power from Atlantic City Electric Co., where residential customers pay an average of 27.75¢/kWh including all charges. The New Jersey average is 23.78¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Erma?
About $176 a month, based on 636 kWh a month (the average for Atlantic City Electric Co. customers) at 27.75¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Erma, NJ?
Atlantic City Electric Co. serves Erma.
How often does the power go out in Erma?
In 2025, customers in Cape May County averaged 2 hr 42 min without power. Outages hit 50 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-14, when 7,758 customers (13.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.