How the Atlantic City Electric Fresh Start Program Works—and Why Solar’s Better in 2025
Struggling with overdue Atlantic City Electric bills? The Fresh Start Program might wipe your slate clean—but it’s a Band-Aid on a gaping wound with ACE rates spiking to 28 cents/kWh in June 2025. South Jersey needs a real fix, and solar’s it.
At Solar by Omar, we’ll pay your past due ACE balance when you go solar with us—no money down, just 15-17 cents/kWh power. Learn why Fresh Start pales next to solar—call 609-255-3753 for your free quote today!
What Is the Atlantic City Electric Fresh Start Program?
Fresh Start, tied to New Jersey’s Universal Service Fund (USF), helps eligible customers erase overdue balances. If you’re a USF enrollee with $60+ owed, pay your current (USF-adjusted) bill on time for 12 months, and ACE forgives your pre-USF debt. Miss a payment? You’re out, with a 3-month grace period. It’s a one-time shot every 5 years—call ACE at 1-800-642-3780 for specifics.
But ACE’s 23.36 cents/kWh now jumps to 28 cents/kWh in 2025—and could hit 30+ cents/kWh by 2027. Even with USF, you’re stuck with sky-high rates.
Fresh Start vs. Solar by Omar: The Showdown
Fresh Start clears old debt, but solar—with a twist—ends the cycle:
- Fresh Start: Cuts your current bill (e.g., $5-$180 monthly via USF), but you’re still at ACE’s mercy—$280 for 1,000 kWh in 2025, maybe $200 with credits. Temporary help.
- Solar by Omar: We pay your past due ACE balance when you switch, then lock you in at 16 cents/kWh. That 1,000 kWh? $160—a $120 monthly saving vs. ACE’s $280, or $1,440 yearly. Over 25 years, that’s $36,000 saved as rates soar.
Calculate your solar savings—we’ll wipe your slate and keep it clean.
Why Solar by Omar Crushes Fresh Start
We’ve powered over 175 South Jersey homes since 2020 with:
- Past Due Covered: We settle your ACE arrears when you go solar—no waiting 12 months like Fresh Start.
- No Money Down: Zero upfront costs, instant savings.
- Free Inspections: We check your setup at no charge.
- 25-Year Warranty: Decades of hassle-free power.
- Local Pros: From Atlantic City to Galloway, we’re South Jersey’s best.
Call 609-255-3753 or visit solarbyomar.com. Get 6 months of free power—claim it now!
Ditch Debt and High Rates in 2025
Fresh Start’s a start, but with the 30% Federal Solar Tax Credit and NJ’s SuSI program, solar with Solar by Omar—plus paying your past due balance—is the knockout blow. Stop juggling bills and start saving.
Omar is the solar expert behind Solar by Omar, helping South Jersey homeowners cut Atlantic City Electric bills with no-cost solar solutions. With years of experience in solar installations, he’s dedicated to saving you $55,000+ over 25 years. Get a free solar quote today.