Call 609-400-1005ACE Electrification Program Contractor in Atlantic & Cape May County
Comfort Now LLC · Approved Participating Contractor, Atlantic City Electric Residential Electrification Program · Written and reviewed by the Comfort Now team · Last updated October 2026
Quick answer: As of October 2026, Comfort Now LLC is an approved Participating Contractor in the Atlantic City Electric Residential Electrification Program, serving Atlantic and Cape May County. ACE customers replacing gas, oil, or propane heat with a NEEP-listed cold-climate heat pump can get up to $10,000, or up to $12,000 for moderate-income homes. Call 609-400-1005.
In more detail: As of October 2026, Comfort Now LLC is an approved Participating Contractor in the Atlantic City Electric (ACE) Residential Electrification Program, approved on October 8, 2026. The program, administered by CLEAResult, pays ACE residential customers to replace gas, oil, or propane heating and cooling with ENERGY STAR certified electric heat pumps. A NEEP-listed cold-climate heat pump that fully replaces a fossil-fuel system can earn the lesser of $10,000 or 50% of project cost, or the lesser of $12,000 or 60% for moderate-income households. Equipment must be installed by a Participating Contractor between January 1, 2025 and June 30, 2027, while funds last. Comfort Now serves homeowners across Atlantic County and Cape May County, handles the rebate paperwork, and can show the rebate as a discount on your invoice. Call 609-400-1005.
What is the ACE Residential Electrification Program?
The ACE Residential Electrification Program is an Atlantic City Electric rebate program for residential customers who replace fossil-fuel heating and cooling (natural gas, heating oil, or propane) with high-efficiency electric equipment. CLEAResult administers the program for ACE. Rebates cover cold-climate air source heat pumps, standard air source heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, and "Electric Ready" electrical upgrades made alongside a heat pump. The program does not pay to replace equipment that is already electric.
Who qualifies?
As of October 2026, a home qualifies when:
- The account holder is a residential Atlantic City Electric customer.
- The project replaces gas, oil, or propane heating or cooling equipment.
- The work is done by an approved Participating Contractor, such as Comfort Now.
- The equipment is ENERGY STAR certified and installed as an AHRI-matched set (both the outdoor unit and the indoor coil are replaced).
- The equipment is installed between January 1, 2025 and June 30, 2027.
Households in a low- to moderate-income census tract, or enrolled in a qualifying safety-net program (such as LIHEAP, NJ SHARES, SNAP, SSI, or USF), may qualify for higher rebates.
How much are the rebates?
| Measure | Standard rebate | Moderate-income rebate |
|---|---|---|
| Full displacement, cold-climate heat pump (largest system) | Lesser of $10,000 or 50% of project cost | Lesser of $12,000 or 60% of project cost |
| Re-ducting add-on (full displacement, if Manual D calls for it) | 50% of itemized costs, up to $2,000 | Same (no separate amount listed) |
| Decommissioning add-on (full displacement, checklist required) | 50% of itemized costs, up to $2,000 | Same (no separate amount listed) |
| Additional heat pumps in the same home | $2,000 per cold-climate unit; $750 per standard unit | Same (no separate amount listed) |
| Partial displacement / dual-fuel, cold-climate heat pump | Up to $5,000 or 50% of project cost | Up to $6,000 or 60% of project cost |
| Partial displacement, standard heat pump | Up to $2,000 or 30% of project cost | Up to $4,000 or 40% of project cost |
| Heat pump water heater | $750 | $750 |
Full details, equipment specs, and Electric Ready amounts are on our ACE rebates page.
How it works with Comfort Now, step by step
- Call 609-400-1005 or book online. We confirm you're an Atlantic City Electric residential customer and ask what you heat with now.
- Home visit and system design. We look at your current boiler or furnace, your ductwork (or lack of it), and your electrical panel. We size the system and confirm it meets program specs, including NEEP listing for cold-climate rebates.
- Clear quote with the rebate shown. Your proposal shows the estimated rebate as a line-item discount. We also check whether you may qualify for moderate-income rebates or NEIF financing.
- Before photos. We photograph your old system's nameplate and each space we'll work in, as the program requires.
- Installation. Our team installs the matched outdoor unit and indoor coil, plus any ductwork, decommissioning, or electrical work.
- After photos and paperwork. We gather the AHRI certificate, NEEP listing, spec sheets, itemized invoice, and photos, and submit the application within 90 days of installation.
- Rebate processing. ACE asks customers to allow about 60 days after all information is received. If you assign the rebate to us, you've already received it as a discount on your invoice.
Family legacy since 1876
Comfort Now by Bob McAllister carries a family legacy providing comfort since 1876. Today we are a local, family-run cooling, heating, and electrical team, a Carrier dealer, and an approved Atlantic City Electric Electrification Program contractor.
Why choose Comfort Now?
- Approved ACE Participating Contractor as of October 8, 2026. The rebate requires one.
- HVAC and electrical under one roof. Panel upgrades and new 240V circuits for Electric Ready rebates are done by the same company installing your heat pump.
- Carrier dealer with ducted and ductless heat pump options.
- Local and family-run, with a family legacy that dates back to 1876.
- We do the paperwork and photos, and we can apply the rebate as a discount right on your invoice.
- We know shore homes. Many homes in Atlantic and Cape May County heat with oil or propane boilers and have no ductwork. We can lay out ducted and ductless heat pump options that fit.
Towns we serve in Atlantic County and Cape May County
Atlantic County: Absecon, Atlantic City, Brigantine, Egg Harbor City, Egg Harbor Township, Galloway, Hamilton Township (Mays Landing), Hammonton, Linwood, Longport, Margate, Northfield, Pleasantville, Somers Point, Ventnor.
Cape May County: Avalon, Cape May, Cape May Court House, Marmora, North Wildwood, Ocean City, Ocean View, Rio Grande, Sea Isle City, Stone Harbor, Villas, Wildwood, Wildwood Crest, Woodbine.
Not sure if your home is served by Atlantic City Electric? Check the name on your electric bill, or call us at 609-400-1005.
Frequently asked questions
Is Comfort Now an approved Atlantic City Electric Participating Contractor?
Yes. Comfort Now LLC was approved as a Participating Contractor in the Atlantic City Electric Residential Electrification Program on October 8, 2026. The program is administered by CLEAResult, and rebates require installation by a Participating Contractor.
Who is eligible for the ACE Residential Electrification Program?
Residential Atlantic City Electric customers who replace gas, oil, or propane heating or cooling with ENERGY STAR certified electric equipment, installed by a Participating Contractor as an AHRI-matched set between January 1, 2025 and June 30, 2027. Replacing existing electric equipment does not qualify.
How much is the ACE rebate for a cold-climate heat pump?
For a full-displacement NEEP-listed cold-climate heat pump, the rebate is the lesser of $10,000 or 50% of project cost for the largest system, or the lesser of $12,000 or 60% for moderate-income customers. Full-displacement projects can add up to $2,000 for re-ducting and up to $2,000 for decommissioning (each 50% of itemized costs).
What counts as moderate income for ACE rebates?
A household can qualify if the home is in a low- to moderate-income census tract on the FFIEC map, or if the household takes part in a safety-net program such as General Assistance, Lifeline, LIHEAP, NJ SHARES, PAGE, PAAD, Section 8, SSI, SNAP, TANF, or USF.
Can I keep my gas, oil, or propane furnace as a backup?
Yes. That is called partial displacement or dual-fuel. A NEEP-listed cold-climate heat pump with integrated controls can earn up to $5,000 or 50% of project cost (up to $6,000 or 60% for moderate income). Dual-fuel projects do not receive the re-ducting or decommissioning add-ons.
Will the program help pay for an electrical panel upgrade?
Yes, when it is done along with a heat pump or other qualifying measure. Customers who are not income-qualified can get up to $300 per 240V circuit (up to four circuits) or $300 toward a panel upgrade. Income-qualified customers can get the full cost covered up to $4,000 for a panel upgrade plus up to $2,500 for wiring.
Is financing available?
Yes. The New Jersey Energy Investment Fund (NEIF) offers financing to Atlantic City Electric residential customers of up to $25,000, based on credit. When NEIF financing is used, the rebate is deducted from the job total.
How do I get the rebate, and how long does it take?
Comfort Now submits the application for you within 90 days of installation. If you assign the rebate to Comfort Now, it appears as a discount on your invoice. Atlantic City Electric asks customers to allow about 60 days for processing after all required information is received.
What do I need to provide?
A copy of your Atlantic City Electric bill and your signature on the application. Moderate-income customers also confirm their census tract or safety-net program. Comfort Now handles the photos, AHRI certificate, NEEP listing, spec sheets, and itemized invoice.
Does Comfort Now serve my town?
Comfort Now serves homeowners throughout South Jersey, including Atlantic County and Cape May County towns such as Atlantic City, Egg Harbor Township, Galloway, Margate, Ventnor, Somers Point, Ocean City, Cape May Court House, Sea Isle City, the Wildwoods, and Cape May. Call 609-400-1005 to confirm.
Talk to a local ACE program contractor
Rebate amounts and eligibility are set by Atlantic City Electric and subject to change; final approval is by the program. Information on this page is current as of October 2026. Official program page: Atlantic City Electric Residential Electrification.