Second District Legislators respond to recent announcement of Atlantic City Electric rate increases

EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP ⁠— On February 12, Atlantic City Electric announced a proposed rate increase of more than 17%, expecting to start affecting customer bills in June 2025.

“Once again, Atlantic City Electric is trying to lay the burden of failed energy solutions and misguided mandates at the feet of the ratepayer,” stated Senator Vince Polistina. “Our focus should be on real solutions to increase the energy we produce in New Jersey, so our residents don’t have to pay more for energy created elsewhere. Additionally, Atlantic City Electric also has an obligation to make it easier for customers to be their own ‘energy advocates’ and ease their ability to connect their solar to the power grid.”

Assemblyman Don Guardian believes that the State has an obligation to assist in offsetting the costs placed on to the ratepayer as a result of these increases. “If the State of New Jersey chose to shut down power stations and refuses to acknowledge the benefits of varied power generating sources, then they should ensure not a single customer pays for their mistakes.” Guardian added. “I will be working with the Office of Legislative Services to draft legislation to provide relief directly back to the ratepayer. Our residents can no longer afford to pay for Trenton’s failed efforts.”

“Atlantic County’s hard working, middle class families and retirees are already struggling to make ends meet,” Assemblywoman Claire Swift explained. “They have no other options for service aside from Atlantic City Electric and therefore have no other choice; pay what Atlantic City Electric charges or be in the dark. That is unacceptable and we must do something about this.”