Government Energy Aggregation Program
Welcome to the Residential Energy Aggregation webpage for the Hunterdon Area Energy Cooperative (HAEC). On this page you will find information specific to the HAEC program. Feel free to browse the rest of our site for other general energy aggregation information.
The Hunterdon Area Energy Cooperative was formed on May 28, 2018, for the purpose of pooling purchasing and negotiating power for better energy pricing on electricity supply for residential customers. Since April 2019, residents participating in the HAEC’s Energy Aggregation Program have saved an aggregate total of over $2.7M. During the most recent auction for the HAEC, held on August 20, 2025, bids received were lower than the JCP&L BGS price to compare, and an award was made to Constellation NewEnergy, Inc., with the new contract term starting with residents’ December 2025 meter reads and ending with November 2026 meter reads.
The program rate for the contract term beginning December 2025 for the Standard Program Option (no additional renewable energy) is $0.15109/kWh, and the program rate for the Green Program Option (100% renewable energy option; residents must opt-in to this program option) is $0.1533/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 in October 2025 to eligible residents (residents who did not previously permanently opt-out of the HAEC Program, who do not have net meters for solar panels or time of day meters, and who are not under their own individual contract with a third party supplier).
You may opt out of the HAEC Community Energy Aggregation Program at any time with no fees or penalties. To opt out, please call 844-607-8523 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 HAEC’s December 2025 GEA Program, include the Borough of Califon (Lead Agency for the cooperative), Bethlehem Township, Town of Clinton, Delaware Township, Flemington Borough, Frenchtown Borough, High Bridge Borough, Kingwood Township, City of Lambertville, Mendham Township, Peapack & Gladstone Borough, Stockon Borough, and Washington Township (Morris County).
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 HAEC program’s energy consultants at 866-688-5197 option 3 with questions about the program.
PROGRAM RATES EFFECTIVE 10/1/25-11/30/26
| 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 | 15.109¢/kWh | 15.33¢/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 844-607-8523 to enroll in Green Option | Call 844-607-8523 to Opt-Out of HAEC Program |
Residents who decide to participate in the HAEC 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 15.109¢/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 15.33¢/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 Constellation NewEnergy, Inc., at 844-607-8523 or click here (be sure to provide the Program Option (“Green Program Option”) information in “Comments”).
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
12:00PM - 2:00PM
Zoom - Public Information Session
Click here to join sessionOctober 1 – October 30, 2025
Initial 30-day opt-out period
December 1, 2025
Program rate takes effect with meter reads after 12/1/25
November 30, 2026
Program rate expires with meter reads after 11/30/26