Electricity rates in North Cape May, NJ
North Cape May (3,226 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 North Cape May
| 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
- Erma 27.8¢
- West Cape May 27.8¢
- Villas 27.8¢
- Cape May 27.8¢
- Rio Grande 27.8¢
- Whitesboro-Burleigh 27.8¢
- Wildwood Crest 27.8¢
- Whitesboro 27.8¢
- Wildwood 27.8¢
- North Wildwood 27.8¢
ZIP codes: 08204, 08212, 08251
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in North Cape May?
Most homes in North Cape May 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 North Cape May?
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 North Cape May, NJ?
Atlantic City Electric Co. serves North Cape May.
How often does the power go out in North Cape May?
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.