Atlantic City Electric offers energy assistance for those in need.
MAYS LANDING As summer approaches and temperatures climb, energy use typically increases leading to higher energy bills. To further assist its customers, Atlantic City Electric is recognizing New Jersey Utility Assistance Week, May 17-21, by reminding customers to act now to secure the millions of dollars in assistance funding that is available for those who may be struggling to pay their energy bill.
Atlantic City Electric understands the ongoing challenges customers are facing due to the COVID-19 pandemic and is committed to helping every customer meet their energy needs. Since the beginning of the pandemic, the company has helped thousands of customers manage their energy bills by providing tips and information about how to save energy and works closely with its community partners, connecting customers with helpful state and federal energy assistance resources.
Energy assistance programs supporting Atlantic City Electric customers include:
In addition to helping customers secure energy assistance, Atlantic City Electric offers expanded billing and payment options that include eliminating down payment/security deposit requirements, extending payment periods for balances and connecting more customers with energy assistance funds.
The most important step that customers who are past due on their Atlantic City Electric bill can take is to contact the company at 800-642-3780 or atlanticcityelectric.com/help as soon as possible.