How Atlantic City Electric compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Atlantic City Electric, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) | 15.65 | 964,802 | -7.77 | -$839 |
| City of Vineland | 17.84 | 22,774 | -5.58 | -$603 |
| Public Service Electric & Gas (PSE&G) | 20.42 | 1,966,950 | -3.00 | -$324 |
| Atlantic City Electric (this page) | 23.41 | 472,020 | — | — |
3 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Atlantic City Electric. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Atlantic City Electric customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, while the supply portion is separately shoppable in New Jersey (see below).
Where Atlantic City Electric customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Atlantic City Electric premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) | 15.65 | +$839 |
| Burlington | Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) | 15.65 | +$839 |
| Cape May | Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) | 15.65 | +$839 |
| Ocean | Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) | 15.65 | +$839 |
| Cumberland | City of Vineland | 17.84 | +$603 |
| Camden | Public Service Electric & Gas (PSE&G) | 20.42 | +$324 |
| Gloucester | Public Service Electric & Gas (PSE&G) | 20.42 | +$324 |
| Salem | Public Service Electric & Gas (PSE&G) | 20.42 | +$324 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies. In New Jersey you can shop the supply portion regardless of county.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 20.58 | 23.41 | +13.8% |
| Residential customers | 467,475 | 472,020 | +1.0% |
Ownership: Investor Owned. Including delivery-only/third-party-supply accounts, Atlantic City Electric serves 506,488 residential customers in NJ. Statewide context: New Jersey electricity rates.
Current residential tariff snapshot (URDB)
| Fixed charge | Energy rate, $/kWh | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| $6.75/mo | 0.257–0.281 | Jul 2025 |
Tariff structure (tiers, time-of-use, riders) determines your marginal rate; the EIA-861 average above reflects what customers actually paid all-in. Source: OpenEI URDB.
Supply vs delivery on a Atlantic City Electric bill
New Jersey has residential electric supply choice: Atlantic City Electric delivers the power and bills a default supply rate, but you may buy the supply portion from a licensed competitor instead. Compare offers against the price to compare on the state's official shopping site: nj.gov/njpowerswitch.
Both electric and gas choice (EDECA 1999). Dual-fuel default utility: PSE&G (Public Service Electric & Gas). Default electric supply (BGS) bought in annual statewide auctions — 2026 BGS-RSCP clearing prices, effective 2026-06-01 (3-yr tranches): PSE&G 10.938 c/kWh, JCP&L 11.327, ACE 11.275, RECO 12.057. Customer price-to-compare blends the three latest auction vintages + reconciliation + SUT; published per-EDC by NJ BPU (njpowerswitch.com). Gas price-to-compare = BGS-GSS $/therm per gas utility (NJNG, ETG, SJG, PSE&G).
Counties served (NJ, EIA-861 2024)
Atlantic · Burlington · Camden · Cape May · Cumberland · Gloucester · Ocean · Salem
Head-to-head comparisons
- Public Service Electric & Gas (PSE&G) vs Atlantic City Electric
- Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) vs Atlantic City Electric
Questions people ask
- Is Atlantic City Electric more expensive than other New Jersey utilities?
- Atlantic City Electric customers paid an average 23.41 cents/kWh in 2024 — 22% above the New Jersey volume-weighted average of 19.16 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Atlantic City Electric?
- You cannot switch the wires company — distribution territory is fixed by address. New Jersey does allow supply choice, so you can buy the supply portion of the bill from a licensed competitor via nj.gov/njpowerswitch if its offer beats the price to compare.
- How many customers does Atlantic City Electric have?
- 472,020 residential customers in New Jersey in 2024 across 8 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: investor-owned.