Government Energy Aggregation Program
Welcome to the Residential Energy Aggregation webpage for the Sussex-Warren Area Energy Cooperative (SWAEC). On this page you will find information specific to the SWAEC program. Feel free to browse the rest of our site for other general energy aggregation information.
The Sussex-Warren Area Energy Cooperative was formed in October 2016 for the purpose of pooling purchasing and negotiating power for better energy pricing on electricity supply for residential customers. Since April 2017, residents participating in the SWAEC’s Energy Aggregation Program have saved an aggregate total of over $2.6M. During the most recent auction for the SWAEC, held on August 20, 2025, bids received were lower than the JCP&L BGS price to compare, and an award was made to IDT Energy, Inc., with the new contract term began with residents’ meter reads in December 2025 and will end with November 2026 meter reads.
The program rate for the contract term beginning December 2025 for the Standard Program Option (no additional renewable energy) was $0.1474/kWh, and the program rate for the Green Program Option (100% renewable energy option; residents must opt-in to this program option) was $0.14962/kWh. The JCP&L BGS price-to-compare at the time of the auction was $0.156029/kWh. Information packets containing detailed information about the new rate and term, outreach meeting dates, etc., were mailed to eligible residents in October 2025.
You may opt out of the SWAEC Community Energy Aggregation Program at any time with no fees or penalties. To opt out, please call 844-892-5653 or click here. If you have any questions, please contact the program’s energy agents at 866-688-5197 option 3.
Participating members in the SWAEC’s December 2025 GEA Program, include the Fredon Township (Lead Agency for the cooperative), Alpha Borough, Andover Borough, Blairstown Township, Branchville Borough, Green Township, Hardwick Township, Harmony Township, Hope Township, and Oxford Township.
Program information including a copy of the postcard notice regarding the end of the previous contract with IDT Energy, the information packets about the new contract with Constellation NewEnergy, Inc. mailed in October 2025, a program video, rates and term, and important program dates can be found on this web page by scrolling down. Residents are also encouraged to call the SWAEC program’s energy consultants at 866-688-5197 option 3 with questions about the program.
PROGRAM RATES EFFECTIVE 12/1/25-11/30/26
| Options | STANDARD | GREEN | JCP&L's BASIC GENERATION SERVICE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renewable Energy Content | Provides the minimum New Jersey renewable energy requirements | Buy renewable electricity to match 100% of your electricity requirements | Provides the minimum New Jersey renewable energy requirements |
| Residential | 14.74¢/kWh | 14.962¢/kWh | 15.6029¢/kWh Price at the time of auction |
| Price Period | 12/2025 enrollment - 11/2026 meter read | 12/2025 enrollment - 11/2026 meter read | |
| Electric Utility & Bill (call if power goes out) | JCP&L | JCP&L | JCP&L |
| Electricity Supplier | Constellation NewEnergy, Inc. | Constellation NewEnergy, Inc. | JCP&L |
| Financial Assistance | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Enrollment | AUTOMATIC | Call 844-892-5653 to enroll in Green Option | Call 844-892-5653 to Opt-Out of SWAEC Program |
Residents who decide to participate in the SWAEC Energy Aggregation Program have access to an online savings tool which will provide each participating resident with their monthly usage total, comparison of charges through the program versus JCP&L’s Basic Generation Service price, and usage trends. Residents also have the ability to opt-in and opt-out of the program online and can switch between the different renewable energy options available through the program. More information about how to access these online features is provided in the video posted below under “Communications”. A program information packet is also posted under “Communications”.
Program Rate Options (effective 12/1/25) – Action May Be Required
- Standard Program Rate 14.74¢/kWh – Default Program Rate – No Action Required
This is the standard program rate. If you do nothing, you will automatically be included in the standard program rate. The standard program rate does not include any additional renewable energy over the state mandated requirements.
- Green Program Rate 14.962¢/kWh – Action Required
This program rate is optional. Residents looking to enroll in the Green Option will need to opt-in to this option by calling Constellation NewEnergy, Inc. at 844-892-5653 or click here (be sure to provide the Program Option (“Green Program Option”) information in “Comments”).