Program News & Info
Sussex-Warren Area Energy Cooperative
Lead Agency: Fredon Township · Supplied by Constellation NewEnergy, Inc. · Utility: JCP&L · 12-Month Term Beginning December 2025
Program Rates Effective 12/1/25 – 11/30/26
Current Program TermElectricity supply rates · December 2025 – November 2026
Rates apply to the SWAEC contract term beginning with December 2025 meter reads. A contract extension (Standard 14.99¢/kWh, Green 15.15¢/kWh) begins with December 2026 meter reads. Program options and eligibility may vary by account.
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Welcome to the Residential Energy Aggregation webpage for the Sussex-Warren Area Energy Cooperative (SWAEC). The cooperative was formed in October 2016 to pool purchasing and negotiating power for better electricity supply pricing for residential customers. Since April 2017, residents participating in the SWAEC program have saved an aggregate total of over $3.7 million.
During the most recent auction on August 20, 2025, bids received were lower than the JCP&L Basic Generation Service (BGS) price-to-compare, and an award was made to Constellation NewEnergy, Inc., for a 12-month contract term beginning with residents' December 2025 meter reads and ending with December 2026 meter reads. On June 24, 2026, the SWAEC secured a contract extension with Constellation NewEnergy, Inc., for a 12-month contract term beginning with residents' December 2026 meter reads and ending with December 2027 meter reads.
The program rate for the contract extension term beginning December 2026 is $0.1499/kWh for the Standard Program Option (no additional renewable energy) and $0.1515/kWh for the Green Program Option (100% renewable energy; residents must opt in). The JCP&L BGS price-to-compare at the time of the extension was $0.160401/kWh.
You may opt out of the SWAEC Community Energy Aggregation Program at any time with no fees or penalties. To opt out, call 844-892-5653 or use the online opt-out form below. If you have any questions, contact the program's energy agents at 866-688-5197.
Program Options & Pricing
Current Program Term — electricity supply rates effective with December 2025 meter reads through November 2026 meter reads. Supplied by Constellation NewEnergy, Inc.; JCP&L remains your utility and still handles delivery, billing, and outages.
Provides the minimum New Jersey renewable energy requirements. Enrollment is automatic.
Buys renewable electricity to match 100% of your electricity requirements.
Default JCP&L supply rate if you opt out of the program.
Future Program Term
Future Program Term — electricity supply rates effective with December 2026 meter reads through November 2027 meter reads. Supplied by Constellation NewEnergy, Inc.; JCP&L remains your utility and still handles delivery, billing and outages.
Provides the minimum New Jersey renewable energy requirements. Enrollment is automatic.
Buys renewable electricity to match 100% of your electricity requirements.
Default JCP&L supply rate if you opt out of the program.
Standard rate requires no action. To enroll in the Green Option, call Constellation NewEnergy, Inc. at 844-892-5653 or use "Change Program Rate" above. Program questions: 866-688-5197.
Participating Municipalities — December 2025 Program and December 2026 Extension
- Fredon Township (Lead Agency)
- Alpha Borough
- Andover Borough
- Blairstown Township
- Branchville Borough
- Green Township
- Hardwick Township
- Harmony Township
- Hope Township
- Oxford Township
Important Dates
Program Library
Forms & Enrollment
Historical Program Information
Prior contract terms are kept for reference only and no longer reflect current program pricing.
- IDT Energy, Inc. · JCP&LPrior contract term – Ended with November 2025 meter readsA postcard notice regarding the end of the previous IDT Energy contract was mailed to eligible residents. Historical reference only.
- Program expansion · JCP&LJanuary 1, 2018 – October 31, 2018Oxford Township became the 10th municipality to join SWAEC, with a non-variable supply rate of $0.086/kWh for that term.
Program Details
What is energy aggregation?
Government Energy Aggregation (GEA) is a program created by the NJ Government Energy Aggregation Act of 2003. It lets municipalities and counties pool residential energy usage to conduct a bulk bid for the lowest possible electricity supply price.
How does the program work?
Only the supply portion of your electric bill changes. Delivery and distribution continue through JCP&L, which still handles outages and account service. All eligible residents are automatically included unless they have a third-party supplier or choose to opt out.
How Can We Help?
Please check back for additional information, or reach out to a program representative.
866-688-5197