Atlantic City Electric customers, New Jersey · Rebate
Atlantic City Electric HVAC Efficiency Program
Run by Atlantic City Electric, administered by CLEAResult
Atlantic City Electric customers get rebates on ENERGY STAR heating and cooling installed by a licensed contractor: $500 to $750 for heat pumps and mini-splits, $2,000 for cold climate heat pumps, $100 to $200 for central AC, $750 for heat pump water heaters, $150 smart thermostats and geothermal rebates. Low- to moderate-income customers get $300 more per unit.
Amounts
How much you get
Per unit: central AC $100 or $200; air-source heat pump $500 (Tier 1) or $750 (Tier 2); ductless mini-split $750; cold climate heat pump $2,000; ECM furnace fan $100; smart thermostat installed with HVAC work $150; heat pump water heater $750. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| Tier 1 (≥ 15.2 SEER2, ≥ 12 EER2)Central AC | $100 |
| Tier 2 (≥ 17 SEER2, ≥ 12 EER2)Central AC | $200 |
| Tier 1Air-source heat pump | $500 |
| Tier 2Air-source heat pump | $750 |
| Ductless mini-split heat pump | $750 |
| Ducted or ductless (limited-time amount through June 30, 2027)Cold climate heat pump | $2,000 |
| Electric furnace or central AC (half of project cost)Geothermal replacing an air-source heat pump | 50% |
| Geothermal replacing a geothermal heat pump (half of project cost) | 50% |
| Furnace fan (ECM motor) | $100 |
| ENERGY STAR smart thermostat with an HVAC install (limit two) | $150 |
| Heat pump water heater (ENERGY STAR) | $750 |
| Per qualifying unitLow- to moderate-income bonus | $300 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 4 of these.
You must be an Atlantic City Electric residential customer.
A licensed HVAC (participating) contractor must install the equipment, which must be ENERGY STAR certified and AHRI- (or NEEP-) rated at the listed efficiency levels. The contractor usually submits the rebate online.
What to doHire a licensed participating HVAC contractor and have them confirm the AHRI rating before installing. Get a quote from a contractor
For replacements of existing systems only; new home construction isn't eligible. Customers replacing fossil fuel heating should use ACE's building decarbonization (Residential Electrification) program instead.
Optional $300 bonus for low- to moderate-income customers (up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines): live in a low- or moderate-income census tract and self-certify, or participate in GA, Lifeline, LIHEAP, NJ SHARES, PAGE, PAAD, Section 8, SSI, SNAP, TANF or USF.
Equipment
What equipment counts
The program sets these minimums.
Tier 1: ≥ 15.2 SEER2 and ≥ 12 EER2; Tier 2: ≥ 17 SEER2 and ≥ 12 EER2.
Tier 1: ≥ 15.2 SEER2, ≥ 11.7 EER2, ≥ 7.8 HSPF2; Tier 2: ≥ 17.1 SEER2, ≥ 11.7 EER2, ≥ 7.8 HSPF2.
Tier 1: ≥ 15.2 SEER2, ≥ 10.6 EER2, ≥ 7.2 HSPF2; Tier 2: ≥ 17.1 SEER2, ≥ 10.6 EER2, ≥ 7.2 HSPF2.
≥ 15.2 SEER2, ≥ 10 EER2, ≥ 8.1 HSPF2, COP ≥ 1.75 at 5°F; NEEP/AHRI certified.
SEER2 ≥ 17.1, EER2 ≥ 11.7, HSPF2 ≥ 7.8.
ENERGY STAR certified; open loop EER ≥ 21.1, COP ≥ 4.1; closed loop EER ≥ 17.1, COP ≥ 3.6.
Applying
How to apply
Your contractor applies for you. Equipment purchased and installed January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027; apply within 120 days of installation.
- Work with a licensed HVAC contractor to confirm eligibility and pick equipment.
- The contractor installs the equipment.
- The contractor submits the rebate online within 120 days of installation.
Or submit a paper application by email to ACErebates@clearesult.com or by mail to CLEAResult in Lansing, MI (one application per unit).
- Receive the rebate.
Paid to you, or to the contractor if you assign it.
Paid invoice dated January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027 with equipment type, install date, price, model and serial numbers
AHRI (NEEP for cold climate) certificate
Photo of the existing unit
LMI proof of eligibility, if claiming the $300 bonus
Forms and instructions, including for applying by mailAtlantic City Electric Enhanced Rebate for Low-to-Moderate Income Customers · Atlantic City Electric HVAC Efficiency Program Rebate Application
Questions about applying866-353-0007 or ACErebates@clearesult.com
Stacking
Use it with
Apply through either your gas or your electric company for a measure, not both. 0% financing through NEIF is available for qualifying equipment.
Atlantic City Electric customers, New Jersey
Atlantic City Electric Residential Energy Efficiency 0% Financing
Up to $25,000 loan
Atlantic City Electric customers can borrow $2,500 to $25,000 at 0.00% APR through NEIF for heat pumps, central AC, mini-splits, geothermal, heat pump water heaters, smart thermostats, electrification and Whole Home Energy Solutions projects that qualify for an ACE rebate. Unsecured, no lien, fixed payments; 36 to 120 month terms.
Checked Oct 25, 2026
Your address
Next steps
Check that it covers your address. Then, if you want, ask for a contractor quote.
Is it available at your address?
Before anything else
Your quote request is in If a contractor we work with serves your ZIP, they can contact you. We take one request per person; contact us to change it.
Get an email if this program changes
We'll write if its amount, status or deadline changes. Nothing else.
FAQ
Questions
How much does Atlantic City Electric HVAC Efficiency Program pay?
$100 to $2,000, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Do I need to be a Atlantic City Electric customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in Atlantic City Electric customers, New Jersey. See Do I qualify for the details.
Is there an income limit?
Optional $300 bonus for low- to moderate-income customers (up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines): live in a low- or moderate-income census tract and self-certify, or participate in GA, Lifeline, LIHEAP, NJ SHARES, PAGE, PAAD, Section 8, SSI, SNAP, TANF or USF.
Do I have to use a contractor?
Yes. A licensed HVAC (participating) contractor must install the equipment, which must be ENERGY STAR certified and AHRI- (or NEEP-) rated at the listed efficiency levels.
What’s the deadline?
Apply after it’s installed: within 4 months of purchase or by Jun 30, 2027, whichever comes first.
Can I combine it with other rebates?
Yes, with Atlantic City Electric Residential Energy Efficiency 0% Financing. See Use it with.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 25, 2026.
Plain words
Words used on this page
- SEER2 and EER2
- Cooling efficiency ratings on the model’s spec sheet. Higher is better.
- HSPF2
- A heat pump’s heating efficiency rating. Higher is better.
- Fossil-fuel heating
- Heating that burns gas, oil or propane.
References
Sources
This page is built from these official pages, run by the program itself.
- Atlantic City Electric HVAC Efficiency Program
- Atlantic City Electric Enhanced Rebate for Low-to-Moderate Income Customers
- Atlantic City Electric HVAC Efficiency Program Rebate Application
When one of these pages changes, we re-check this page against it.
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