Solar installation in Margate City, NJ
Margate City · Atlantic County, New Jersey
SolarAmerica designed this system and managed the project; a licensed local partner installed it.
- UtilityAtlantic City Electric
- Electric bill before solarabout $150/mo
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New Jersey · Updated August 2026
Atlantic City Electric rates in 2026
What Atlantic City Electric customers are actually paying, where the number comes from, and what it means for your bill. Serving Atlantic City, Vineland, Cape May, Cumberland, Salem and southern New Jersey.
27–30¢All-in residential rate — the highest in New JerseyRanked #1 by Solar Power World · Inc. 5000 · 20,000+ installations
Estimate what solar does against your Atlantic City Electric bill
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An estimate from your own numbers, not a quote, and not a savings figure. It assumes 400 W panels, an 80% system derate and no roof constraints. Your real number depends on orientation, roof area and your utility’s export credit. Savings are not guaranteed.
The numbers
Where Atlantic City Electric stands right now
| Measure | Current | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Generation Service (supply) | 18.2¢ | June 2026 BGS period |
| All-in residential rate | ~27–30¢ | Highest in New Jersey |
| 2026 BGS auction change | +0.11% | About 22 cents/mo at 650 kWh |
| 2025 change | +17.23% |
New Jersey is deregulated. Competitive suppliers in Atlantic City Electric territory have offered around 16.7 cents against the 18.2 cent BGS — roughly 8% on the supply portion.
Figures as published August 2026. Utility rates change on published schedules — check your own bill for the rate that applies to your account.
Why the number is what it is
What is actually driving this
The highest all-in rate in the state
At roughly 27 to 30 cents, Atlantic City Electric customers pay more per kilowatt-hour than anyone else in New Jersey. Supply is not the reason — at 18.2 cents it sits below PSE&G. The gap is distribution, across a geographically dispersed southern New Jersey territory.
2026 barely moved
The 2026 BGS auction added 0.11%, about 22 cents a month. The 17.23% increase in 2025 is what set the current level.
PJM capacity costs
Atlantic City Electric buys from PJM, and the 2025 capacity price surge passed through to supply rates across the entire footprint.
The honest cost picture
Two ways to pay for solar, and they are very different
If you buy the system
You own the equipment, you keep any renewable energy credits, and you carry the maintenance responsibility. Installed pricing varies by roof, shading and system size.
If you use a PPA
$0 upfront. We install and own the system; you buy the power it produces at a rate set in your agreement, and you only pay for what it actually generates. The system owner carries maintenance for the life of the agreement.
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The residential federal tax credit (25D) ended for property placed in service after December 31, 2025.
You will still see ads promising a 30% credit that “ends December 31.” Read the date on them. If you buy a system today as a homeowner, you cannot claim that credit. What remains applies to the owner of the system — which, under a PPA, is us. SolarAmerica does not provide tax advice; talk to your tax professional about your situation.
Going solar with Atlantic City Electric
Atlantic City Electric net metering and solar programs
When your panels make more power than your home is using, the extra flows onto Atlantic City Electric’s grid and is credited on your Atlantic City Electric bill under New Jersey’s net metering rules. How much each exported kilowatt-hour is worth is set by those rules, and it is one of the biggest factors in how your system should be sized. How net metering works in New Jersey.
Does Atlantic City Electric have a solar program?
Atlantic City Electric connects home solar systems to its grid and credits the power you send back, but it does not install panels. State incentives are covered in our New Jersey solar incentives guide, and SolarAmerica handles the Atlantic City Electric interconnection application for you.
How do I sign up for net metering with Atlantic City Electric?
There is no separate sign-up. It is set up as part of the interconnection application your installer files with Atlantic City Electric before your system is turned on, and SolarAmerica files it for you.
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Local SolarAmerica installations
Solar installations for Atlantic City Electric customers
SolarAmerica has installed solar for homeowners served by Atlantic City Electric. Homes shown here: Margate City.
What could solar look like for your home?
Your electricity use, utility plan and roof shape your options. Request a review for your home.
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Homeowner names and addresses are kept private. SolarAmerica designs systems and manages projects; licensed partner contractors perform installation.
Who you would be working with
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We design your system and manage the project; installation is performed by vetted licensed partners in your area.
Atlantic City Electric questions
The things people actually ask
Why is southern New Jersey more expensive?
Distribution. Atlantic City Electric's supply rate is lower than PSE&G's, but delivering power across a dispersed southern New Jersey territory costs more per customer, and that shows up in the all-in rate.
Can I shop for supply?
Yes. Competitive offers around 16.7 cents against an 18.2 cent BGS work out to roughly $15 a month at 1,000 kWh. Delivery charges do not change when you switch.
Does solar make sense here?
At 27 to 30 cents all-in, the per-kilowatt-hour math in southern New Jersey is among the strongest in the Northeast.
See what your roof and Atlantic City Electric actually add up to
About 60 seconds. No cost, no obligation, and we will tell you if solar does not make sense for your home.
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