Atlantic City Electric Co. electricity rates
Investor-owned utility · New Jersey · RFC region · PJM
Atlantic City Electric Co. is a for-profit, investor-owned utility regulated by the state utility commission, serving 473,195 homes in New Jersey. Its residential customers pay an average of 27.75¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 54% more than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Atlantic City Electric Co. bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $138.75 |
| 1,000 kWh | $277.50 |
| 1,500 kWh | $416.25 |
| 2,000 kWh | $555.00 |
Atlantic City Electric Co. residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| RStime-of-use | 2025-07-01 | $6.75 | 28.4¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| RS Delivery Servicetime-of-use | 2025-07-01 | $6.75 | 15.3¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Atlantic City Electric Co. rate history
2015–2025: +50% change in the average residential rate (17.22¢ → 25.84¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Atlantic City Electric Co. | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 80 | 155 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.73 | 1.12 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 110 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 55 | 96 | 121 |
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across Atlantic City Electric Co.'s counties, customers averaged 2 hr 54 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean | 318 | 83 | 34,847 | 2025-02-17 |
| Burlington | 165 | 66 | 15,535 | 2025-02-17 |
| Cape May | 162 | 50 | 7,758 | 2025-08-14 |
| Salem | 124 | 38 | 1,749 | 2025-12-29 |
| Camden | 114 | 53 | 7,757 | 2025-01-29 |
| Atlantic | 112 | 43 | 8,152 | 2025-09-07 |
| Gloucester | 108 | 51 | 4,583 | 2025-05-16 |
| Cumberland | 84 | 25 | 5,289 | 2025-09-07 |
Atlantic City Electric Co. service area
Atlantic City Electric Co. serves 8 counties in New Jersey and 137 ZIP codes.
Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Ocean, Salem
Cities: Cherry Hill, Vineland, South Vineland, Sicklerville, Atlantic City, Sewell, Millville, Bridgeton, Vincentown, Pleasantville, Glassboro, Lindenwold, Ocean Acres, Williamstown, Hammonton, Springdale, Atco, Pennsville, Greentree, Ocean City, Browns Mills, Echelon, Somers Point, Pine Hill, Ventnor City, Marlton, Woodbury, Villas, Brigantine, Pitman, Northfield, Clayton, Mystic Island, Absecon, Ashland, Berlin, Carneys Point, Smithville, Pomona, Stratford
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 58,377 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $14,614,504 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 17,341 MWh |
Atlantic City Electric Co. at a glance
| Ownership | Investor-owned utility |
| Services | Transmission, Distribution, Wholesale Marketing |
| Commercial rate | 21.59¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 16.32¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $1,225,162,900 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 5,052,055 MWh |
| Peak demand | 2,549 MW summer · 1,502 MW winter |
| Line losses | 6.7% |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 963 |
| Website | NJ Office of Clean Energy - www.njcleanenergy.com |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Atlantic City Electric Co.'s electricity rate?
Atlantic City Electric Co. residential customers pay an average of 27.75¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 17% above the New Jersey average of 23.78¢ and 54% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Atlantic City Electric Co. electric bill?
About $176 a month. The average Atlantic City Electric Co. home uses 636 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $278.
How many customers does Atlantic City Electric Co. have?
Atlantic City Electric Co. serves 473,195 residential customers and 575,422 customers in total in New Jersey, across 8 counties.
How reliable is Atlantic City Electric Co.?
In 2025, the average Atlantic City Electric Co. customer was without power for 80 min (SAIDI) over 0.73 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 55 min. The New Jersey average was 2 hr 35 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Atlantic City Electric Co. offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including RS. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Atlantic City Electric Co. offer net metering for solar?
Atlantic City Electric Co. had 58,377 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 471.1 MW of capacity. Estimate solar savings at this utility's rate.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with Atlantic City Electric Co. before making decisions.