Smart Meter Upgrades Atlantic City Electric

This month Atlantic City Electric began the broad installation of new smart meters for our nearly 565,000 customers. These upgrades are a key element of the Smart Energy Network, our effort to create a smarter and more resilient energy infrastructure while providing new tools for an enhanced customer experience. The mass deployment of new meters began in Cape May County, NJ, and will continue across our service area through fall 2024.

There is no upfront cost to customers for their new smart meters. Similar to other energy services and investments that we make in the local energy grid, the cost associated with implementation of the full Smart Energy Network will be spread across our customer base over a period of many years to achieve the reliability, resiliency and efficiency benefits described above while maintaining affordability for customers.

Upgraded smart meters come with many advantages for customers including enhanced reliability, more timely and accurate information during outages and new tools to further benefit South Jersey residents and businesses. New upgraded smart meters provide:

Enhanced reliability with faster and more efficient power restoration efforts.

More detailed outage information when outages occur.

Tools that can help customers use energy more efficiently and save money.

Reduced need for estimated billing.

Better integration of new clean energy technologies, such as solar.

Smart meters, which are the same size and shape as existing analog meters, will also help connect customers to a variety of clean energy choices, including installing solar energy, participating in robust energy efficiency programs and accessing charging infrastructure for electric vehicles.

Customers will receive several communications prior to their smart meter upgrade that will provide additional information about the upgrade process and the benefits that smart meters and the Smart Energy Network will provide.

To learn more, visit the Smart Energy Network page on the Atlantic City Electric web site.