Mays Landing, N.J. (May 20, 2026) — Atlantic City Electric customers can request a free tree to plant at their home as part of the company’s partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation’s Energy-Saving Trees program. Residential customers can reserve a complimentary tree on a first-come, first-served basis and enjoy the energy-saving benefits that trees provide over time.
When planted correctly, trees provided through the program can reduce energy bills by 15 to 30 percent as they mature. Since the beginning of this partnership, distributed trees are expected to provide nearly $9.3 million in energy savings, reduce electricity use by more than 41.2 million kWh, which is enough to power more than 45,000 homes for a month, and provide more than $13.2 million in combined energy and community benefits. Customers can learn more about energy efficiency by visiting atlanticcityelectric.com/WaystoSave.
“Trees do more than beautify our communities — they help customers save energy by providing natural shade and reducing cooling costs,” said Andrew Hendry, region president for Atlantic City Electric. “Through our partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, we’re proud to support efforts that advance environmental stewardship while delivering real energy-saving benefits for our customers.”
“Building strong, healthy communities starts with growing and sustaining thriving tree canopies—an effort that depends on bold collaboration among utilities and community champions,” said Kristen Bousquet of the Arbor Day Foundation. "By empowering residents to plant trees today, Atlantic City Electric is helping drive long-term energy efficiency while shaping a more sustainable, resilient future for communities.”
Atlantic City Electric will provide 700 free trees to customers across its service area. Customers can choose their tree from several types of species native to the northeast region, such as Baldcypress, River Birch, Eastern Redbud, Red Maple, and Flowering Dogwood. Visit arborday.org/ace to reserve a tree while supplies last. Atlantic City Electric also reminds customers to know what’s below and call 811 to have utility underground lines marked before they begin planting.
Overall, these trees will have a vital role in shielding homes from the summer sun and mitigating the chill of winter winds, resulting in improved energy efficiency. Additionally, they improve the quality of the air residents breathe. Customers can access interactive online tools from the Arbor Day Foundation to help them determine the best locations for planting trees to maximize energy savings.
Atlantic City Electric has also been a Tree Line USA member for more than 20 years. Tree Line USA is a partnership between the Arbor Day Foundation and the National Association of State Foresters that recognizes public and private utilities for pursuing best practices that protect and cultivate America's urban tree canopy. Learn more about urban planting work done by the Arbor Day Foundation at arborday.org.
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