MAYS LANDING - Atlantic City Electric, an Excelon company, has announced the expansion of its Electric Customer Relief Fund with the addition of $500,000 to the fund. In collaboration with the SHARES program, the total assistance available to South Jersey customers will be $4.5 million this year.
The fund will provide one-time grants of up to $500, up from $300 previously, which will be credited to qualifying customer accounts.
“We know rising energy supply costs are putting real strain on families, especially during these cold winter months,” Pepco Holdings CEO Tyler Anthony said in a release. “Our goal is to be a steady source of support that our customers can count on, not just in moments of need, but as part of a long-term commitment to affordability and reliability. Since launching the Atlantic City Electric Customer Relief Fund last year, thousands of New Jersey residents have received assistance, and with this expanded contribution, we’re helping even more customers manage today’s challenges while continuing work toward a future where energy remains reliable and accessible for all.”
Atlantic City Electric and SHARES are working closely to provide limited and moderate-income residents with meaningful relief in the coming months, as customers will likely see an increase in their energy bills driven by colder weather and increasing energy supply costs as energy demands rise and supply is not there to meet it.
The fund is open to active, limited income customers who are income qualified for federal and state energy assistance programs and are at least $250 in arrears. Moderate income customers who meet certain income eligibility requirements may also be eligible for support. Approved grants will be credited to the customer’s Atlantic City Electric account.
To apply or learn more, customers should visit atlanticcityelectric.com/Relief or call 800-642-3780.
