HUNTERDON COUNTY, N.J. – Hunterdon County and 20 participating municipalities are projected to save nearly $800,000 in electric bills for government facilities under a new contract approved by the county Board of Commissioners on Aug. 5 as part of its shared services cooperative program.
The 24-month electricity generation contract was awarded to WGL Energy Services, Inc. following a competitive bidding process. It covers both general government buildings and street lighting accounts.
“This contract award reflects the County’s commitment to responsible fiscal management and increasing Shared Service opportunities as part of the County’s ‘New Era of Partnership’ with our municipalities,” said Director John E. Lanza. “By locking in a competitive fixed rate below what is currently offered by area power companies, we are protecting our taxpayers from rising energy costs and ensuring stability in our utility expenditures.”
WGL Energy will supply electricity to Bid Group 1 General Service accounts at $0.11346/kWh and Bid Group 2 Lighting accounts at $0.07247/kWh. The contract starts with the October 2025 meter read date for most accounts, and January 2026 for Lebanon Borough accounts.
Deputy Director Shaun C. Van Doren noted the benefits extend beyond the county. “We’re pleased that this contract not only delivers cost savings to the County but helps to deliver relief to participating local governments which directly benefits the taxpayers – the very people who ultimately pay for the cost of powering government buildings,” he said.
The agreement also offers an optional 5% premium renewable energy upgrade at $0.00194/kWh for participating entities.
As lead agency for the Cooperative Pricing System, Hunterdon County enables municipalities and public entities to take advantage of bulk purchasing power. The total contract amount will not exceed $1,525,000.
