The Atlantic City Electric Company's (ACE's) Smart Grid Project deployed distribution automation (DA) assets on 27 circuits, 43,782 direct load control devices, and a wireless communications network. Customers were offered direct load control devices and associated financial incentives for allowing ACE to cycle air conditioners or control thermostats during peak periods. DA equipment deployed included smart substation devices, equipment condition monitors, and automated feeder reclosers/switches and capacitors.