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Atlantic City Electric Basic Generation Service: 18.16¢ per kWh
In effect since October 1, 2026.
See if a plan beats Atlantic City Electric's Basic Generation Service at your usage.
What Atlantic City Electric's default supply costs you
At 875 kWh a month, about what an average home uses, the Basic Generation Service comes to $158.90 a month for electricity supply. Delivery charges and taxes are billed on top, whoever supplies you.
Basic Generation Service history
| Rate | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18.16¢ | Oct 1, 2026 | today | Link |
How Pylon lowers your bill
Pylon watches every plan from licensed suppliers in your area, switches you to a cheaper one automatically and checks again before each contract ends. Pylon only switches you to a plan that costs less than your utility.
What you don't have to do
- No utility password. Pylon uses the service number from your bill.
- You review and sign the authorization yourself.
- Atlantic City Electric still delivers your power and sends your bill.
- Pylon is a free service, not a supplier.
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Where to find your Atlantic City Electric service number
Your Service Number is made up of 22 numbers. It's typically found at the top of your bill.
Questions
What is the Atlantic City Electric Basic Generation Service?
It's the price per kWh Atlantic City Electric charges for electricity supply if you haven't chosen a supplier: 18.16¢ since October 1, 2026. Supplier plans are compared against it.
Is Atlantic City Electric raising its rates?
Atlantic City Electric's Basic Generation Service has been 18.16¢ per kWh since October 1, 2026. This page shows the next price the day it's published.
When does it change next?
This page is updated when the next rate is published.
Why is my Atlantic City Electric bill so high?
Your bill has two parts. Delivery is always billed by Atlantic City Electric. Supply is the Basic Generation Service, unless you chose a supplier. If a supplier plan ended, you may now be paying that supplier's month-to-month rate; check the supply line on your bill against 18.16¢.
Can I choose a different electricity supplier with Atlantic City Electric?
Yes. New Jersey lets every Atlantic City Electric customer choose a licensed supplier. Atlantic City Electric keeps delivering your power and sending your bill either way.
Other New Jersey utilities
- JCP&L Basic Generation Service
- PSE&G Basic Generation Service
- Rockland Electric Basic Generation Service
Sources
Rates are Pylon's own research from Atlantic City Electric's published Basic Generation Service, linked per period above. Checked by the Pylon team on November 13, 2026.