Atlantic City Electric 'Eager' To Work On Affordability With Sherrill

MAYS LANDING, NJ — Atlantic City Electric is "eager" to work with governor-elect Mikie Sherrill on long-term energy affordability solutions, the company said Wednesday.

"When it comes to high energy costs, we share New Jersey residents’ anger and frustration," the electric company said in a statement congratulating Sherrill on her victory.

Sherrill has said that on her first day in office, she will declare a state of emergency on utility costs and freeze rates.

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"We are eager to work with Governor-Elect Sherrill on long-term solutions to energy affordability, including community solar, battery storage, and other solutions like regulated generation, which would allow community-minded public utilities like Atlantic City Electric to start generating more power in New Jersey," Atlantic City Electric said.

Rep. Jeff Van Drew (NJ-02) released his own statement in response.

"I hope ACE and Governor-elect Sherrill are serious about lowering energy costs because families in South Jersey are hitting their breaking point," Van Drew said. "People cannot keep paying these sky-high bills every month."

Van Drew said that freezing rates was "not enough" and that they need to actually cut costs.

"I will work with anyone—Republican, Democrat, or Independent—if it means getting relief for the hardworking men and women of South Jersey," Van Drew said. "Families deserve affordable, reliable energy, and I will keep fighting until they get it."

Atlantic City Electric, a subsidiary of Exelon, provides energy to residents in Ocean, Burlington, Atlantic, Gloucester, Camden, Salem, Cumberland and Cape May counties.

"We understand our communities are struggling with high energy costs because our employees are the neighbors, friends, and families that make up these communities," Atlantic City Electric said. "We will continue to step up and are ready to work hand in hand with Gov.- Elect Sherrill to get energy costs under control for all New Jerseyans."