Atlantic City Electric Announces Assistance Funds For Customers

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  MAYS LANDING – Atlantic City Electric is urging its customers to take advantage of its assistance funding available for customers who may be struggling to pay their energy bill.

  Grants and programs such as like LIHEAP, the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, will provide grants to customers based on a household’s income size, type of fuel, and type of dwelling, with no pay back required. Atlantic City Electric is telling all their customers to check if they are qualified for these grants, as some who may have never qualified for energy assistance may now qualify based on their current financial situation.

  Customers can apply for LIHEAP energy assistance through the Department of Community Affairs website (nj.gov/dca/), by contacting their local LIHEAP Agency, or by calling 800-510-3102. They also can access the Department of Community Affairs self-screening tool to help determine what energy assistance benefits they may qualify for.

  Atlantic City Electric also 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.

  Other programs supporting Atlantic City Electric customers include:

  • The Universal Service Fund (USF) helps ensure energy bills are more affordable for eligible customers. Call 1-800-510-3102 or visit energyassistance.nj.gov for information.
  • New Jersey SHARES is a nonprofit corporation that provides assistance to income eligible customers. Visit njsharesgreen.org or call 1-866-657-4273.
  • The Payment Assistance for Gas and Electric (PAGE) program provides relief on natural gas and electric bills for low-to moderate income customers experiencing a temporary financial crisis. Customers can call 732-982-8710 or visit njpoweron.org.
  • Lifeline is a utility assistance program that offers $225 to persons who meet certain income guidelines. Utility customers as well as tenants whose utility bills are included in their rent can call 1-800-792-9745 for details.

  During the virtual LIHEAP Action Day, Atlantic City Electric employees advocated for policies that protect funding for the LIHEAP program and shared stories that explained the program’s value.

  For more information, visit atlanticcityelectric.com.