Summer in South Jersey brings sunshine and shore days — but it can also bring extreme heat, strong storms and even the threat of hurricanes. As temperatures rise and customers rely more on electricity to cool their homes and businesses, preparation becomes especially important.
At Atlantic City Electric, summer readiness starts long before the first heatwave or storm hits. Through investments in infrastructure, year‑round planning and customer support programs like the Exelon Promise, the company is focused on helping customers prepare for summer weather while also offering tools and resources to manage energy use and costs. To learn more, visit atlanticcityelectric.com/SummerReadiness.
Preparing the power grid for summer demand and storms
Hot weather increases demand on the energy grid at the same time that summer storms can threaten electric service. That’s why Atlantic City Electric crews work throughout the year to inspect, maintain and upgrade equipment to strengthen the system before peak summer conditions arrive.
This work includes trimming trees near power lines, upgrading overhead and underground equipment, installing stronger, more modern storm‑resistant infrastructure, and deploying smart technologies that can automatically detect issues and help restore power more quickly when outages occur.
The company also conducts regular emergency response drills and tests systems to ensure teams are ready to respond safely and efficiently when severe weather strikes. Coordination with local emergency management agencies is another key part of this preparation, helping ensure a unified response during major storms.
Steps customers can take to be summer‑ready
While Atlantic City Electric prepares the grid, customers can take steps to prepare now as well. Simple steps can make a meaningful difference.
- Build an emergency kit with flashlights, batteries, medications, bottled water and important documents.
- Know how to report outages or downed wires and know to always stay far away from fallen power lines.
- Use outage tracking tools to receive updates during storm events.
- Have a family or business preparedness plan, especially for extended outages during extreme heat.
Being ready — and having a plan — can help reduce stress and improve safety when severe weather hits. To report an outage, click here.
Supporting customers when energy use increases
Summer can also mean higher energy usage and higher bills, particularly during prolonged heat. Atlantic City Electric offers programs and resources designed to help customers manage energy use and access financial support if needed.
Through Exelon Promise, the company connects customers with assistance programs, flexible payment options and energy‑saving resources. These efforts are part of a broader commitment to making energy more affordable while continuing to deliver safe, reliable service.
Customers can also take steps to manage their energy use during hot weather, such as setting thermostats efficiently, sealing air leaks and using energy‑efficient appliances when possible. For additional information, visit atlanticcityelectric.com/AssistanceFinder.
A year‑round commitment to the community
Summer readiness isn’t just a seasonal effort — it’s part of Atlantic City Electric’s ongoing commitment to the communities it serves. By investing in infrastructure, preparing for storms and supporting customers through programs like the Exelon Promise, the company is working to ensure residents and businesses have dependable energy when they need it most.
As summer approaches, Atlantic City Electric encourages customers to stay informed, prepare early and take advantage of available resources to help weather whatever the season brings.
Visit atlanticcityelectric.com for more information.
