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 $2.1M. During the most recent auction for the SWAEC, held on May 29, 2024, bids received were lower than the JCP&L BGS price to compare, and an award was made to IDT Energy, Inc., and the new contract term began with residents’ meter reads in September 2024 and will end with November 2025 meter reads.
The initial program rate for the contract term beginning September 2024 for the Standard Program Option (no additional renewable energy) was $0.1119/kWh, and the program rate for the Green Program Option (100% renewable energy option; residents must opt-in to this program option) was $0.1196/kWh. The JCP&L BGS price-to-compare at the time of the auction was $0.117824/kWh. Information packets containing detailed information about the new rate and term, outreach meeting dates, etc., were mailed to eligible residents in mid-July 2024.
Due to a regulatory change by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, capacity pricing adjustments have impacted electricity rates throughout New Jersey. As a result, JCP&L’s utility’s anticipated price-to-compare as of June 1, 2025, will be:
- $0.142668/kWh for the first 600 kWh used (June 2025 - September 2025)
- $0.151893/kWh for usage above 600 kWh (June 2025 - September 2025)
- $0.15360/kWh (October 2025-May 2026)
Beginning June 1, 2025, through the first meter read date on or after November 30, 2025, the SWAEC Community Energy Aggregation Program rates will be:
- $0.1394/kWh for the Standard Program Option (no additional renewable energy)
- $0.1494/kWh for the Green Program Option (100% renewable energy)
You may opt out of the SWAEC Community Energy Aggregation Program at any time with no fees or penalties. To opt out, please call 877-292-3904 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 as of June 1, 2025, 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, Oxford Township, Town of Phillipsburg, Stanhope Borough, and Stillwater Township.
Program information including a copy of the postcard notice regarding the price adjustment effective 6/1/25, the original information packets mailed in July 2024, 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 9/1/24-5/30/25
| 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 | 11.19¢/kWh | 11.96¢/kWh | 11.78¢/kWh Price at the time of auction |
| Price Period | 09/2024 enrollment - 11/2025 meter read | 09/2024 enrollment - 11/2025 meter read | |
| Electric Utility & Bill (call if power goes out) | JCP&L | JCP&L | JCP&L |
| Electricity Supplier | IDT Energy | IDT Energy | JCP&L |
| Financial Assistance | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Enrollment | AUTOMATIC | Call 866-688-5197 to enroll in Green Option | Call 877-292-3904 to Opt-Out of SWAEC Program |
PROGRAM RATES EFFECTIVE 6/1/25-11/30/25
| 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 | 13.94¢/kWh | 14.94¢/kWh | 15.07¢/kWh Price to Compare at time of price adjustment on 6/1/25 |
| Price Period | 06/2025 enrollment - 11/2025 meter read | 06/2025 enrollment - 11/2025 meter read | |
| Electric Utility & Bill (call if power goes out) | JCP&L | JCP&L | JCP&L |
| Electricity Supplier | IDT Energy | IDT Energy | JCP&L |
| Financial Assistance | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Enrollment | AUTOMATIC | Call 866-688-5197 to enroll in Green Option | Call 877-292-3904 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 6/1/25) – Action Required
- Standard Program Rate $.1394/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 $.1494/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 the program’s energy consultants 866-688-5197 option 3, sending an email to njagg@commercialutility.com, or click here (be sure to provide the Program Option (“Green Program Option”) information in “Comments”).