For over a Century, energy has always generated at large central plants, often at a considerable distance from the customer. Advances in solar technology has made community solar projects financially feasible and gives customers innovative and affordable options to meet their changing need.

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities-Office of Clean Energy has adopted regulations for a Community Solar Energy pilot program, which provides ACE customers an opportunity to receive renewable energy benefits.

The Four Participants in the Program Are:

1. Community Solar Facility: Generates electricity using renewable sources.
2. Subscriber Organization: Provides to ACE's customers in NJ shares in, or subscriptions to, the electricity produced by a Community Solar Facility.
3. Subscribers: ACE customers within NJ who have contracted with a Subscriber Organization for shares in, or subscriptions to, the electricity generated by a Community Solar Facility.
4. Atlantic City Electric: Manages the interconnection of the NJ Community Solar Facility into the grid and processes subscription requests via the Community Solar Portal.