Electricity rates in Ocean Acres, NJ
Ocean Acres (16,142 people, Ocean County) is served by 2 electric utilities. 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 Ocean Acres
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 27.75¢ | $176 | 473K | 80 |
| Jersey Central Power & Lt Co. | Investor-owned utility | 19.28¢ | $152 | 956K | 391 |
Power outages in Ocean County right now
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Outage history in Ocean County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 244 | 318 |
| Days with outages | 90 | 83 |
| Most customers out at once | 26,620 (8.1%) | 34,847 (10.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-27 | 2025-02-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (244 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Barnegat 19.3¢
- Manahawkin 19.3¢
- Waretown 19.3¢
- Beach Haven West 27.8¢
- Forked River 19.3¢
- Surf City 19.3¢
- Ship Bottom 19.3¢
- Tuckerton 27.8¢
- North Beach Haven 19.3¢
- Beach Haven 19.3¢
ZIP codes: 08005, 08050, 08092
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Ocean Acres?
Most homes in Ocean Acres 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¢. Other utilities serving parts of Ocean Acres: Jersey Central Power & Lt Co. (19.28¢).
What is the average electric bill in Ocean Acres?
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 Ocean Acres, NJ?
2 utilities serve Ocean Acres's ZIP codes: Atlantic City Electric Co., Jersey Central Power & Lt Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Ocean Acres?
In 2025, customers in Ocean County averaged 5 hr 18 min without power. Outages hit 83 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-17, when 34,847 customers (10.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.