Atlantic City Electric: Behind On Bills? Get In Touch For Help

SOUTH JERSEY — If you fell behind on your bills during the coronavirus pandemic, don't fret. Atlantic City Electric just wants you to get in touch.

Governor Phil Murphy extended the moratorium for utility shutoffs through March 15. The moratorium will ensure that no household in the state will have its electricity, gas service, or water shut off for nonpayment. Read more: Gov. Murphy Extends Utility Shut Off Moratorium Through March

But ACE would like customers who have fallen behind to contact them and establish a payment plan. Only 15 percent of ACE customers behind on their bills have done so.

"We understand our customers and communities have been significantly affected by the pandemic and we will continue to work with customers who have fallen behind on their energy bills," said ACE spokesperson Frank Tedesco. "We want to help every customer through difficult times and, as part of that effort, will establish payment arrangements and secure energy assistance that can help our customers avoid falling even further behind. But customers must contact us now for help."

Tens of millions of dollars for energy assistance remains available to help customers, Tedesco said. Customers can establish payment plans and learn more about assistance at atlanticcityelectric.com/help or by calling 800-642-3780.

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