Solar
NJ Solar For All (LMI Community Solar Set-Aside)
Community-solar bill credits reserved specifically for income-qualified households. 51% of the NJ community solar program is set aside for low- and moderate-income subscribers.
- Amount
- Guaranteed 15–25% savings vs. utility rate
- Who qualifies
- NJ households at or below 80% area median income.
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Successor Solar Incentive (SuSI) — SREC-II
Get paid for every megawatt-hour your rooftop or community solar system generates. NJ's main solar incentive, paid out over 15 years through BPU-administered SREC-II certificates.
- Amount
- Approx. $85/MWh residential (BPU sets rates; adjusts periodically)
- Who qualifies
- NJ homeowners, businesses, and community solar subscribers with systems installed after the SuSI program start.
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NJ Community Solar Energy Program
Subscribe to a local solar project and save on your electric bill — no rooftop, panels, or upfront cost required. Runs on guaranteed bill credits applied monthly.
- Amount
- Typical 10–20% bill savings vs. standard utility rate
- Who qualifies
- NJ electric utility customers in PSE&G, JCP&L, ACE, or RECO territory — renters and homeowners both eligible.
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Federal Residential Clean Energy Credit (30%)
Federal tax credit worth 30% of the cost of qualifying solar, battery storage, geothermal, and small wind systems installed at your primary or secondary NJ home. Stacks on top of NJ SuSI.
- Amount
- 30% of total installed cost (no cap for most technologies)
- Who qualifies
- U.S. taxpayers (NJ residents) who own the system (not leased).
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Charge Up New Jersey — EV Point-of-Sale Rebate
Instant rebate at a participating NJ dealer when you buy or lease a qualifying electric vehicle. Applied right at the point of sale — no tax return needed.
- Amount
- Up to $2,000 (standard) or up to $4,000 (LMI-qualified)
- Who qualifies
- NJ residents buying or leasing a new eligible EV under $55,000 MSRP. LMI residents qualify for a larger rebate.
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NJ Residential EV Charger Incentive
Rebate for installing a qualifying Level 2 EV charger at your NJ home. Pairs with federal tax credits for home charging infrastructure.
- Amount
- $250 rebate per charger
- Who qualifies
- NJ homeowners installing a qualified ENERGY STAR Level 2 charger at a primary residence.
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NJ Zero-Emission Vehicle Sales & Use Tax Exemption
New Jersey fully exempts sales and use tax on the purchase or lease of qualifying zero-emission vehicles (battery-electric and fuel-cell). Exemption is phasing down after 2024.
- Amount
- Partial exemption — check Treasury for current ZEV tax rate
- Who qualifies
- Anyone purchasing or leasing a qualifying ZEV titled and registered in NJ.
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NJ Medium- & Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Incentive
NJ DEP rebates for NJ fleets replacing diesel trucks, buses, and other medium/heavy-duty vehicles with zero-emission models, plus associated charging infrastructure.
- Amount
- Varies by vehicle class — typically $25,000–$175,000 per vehicle
- Who qualifies
- NJ-based fleet operators, municipalities, school districts, and businesses operating MHD vehicles in NJ.
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NJ Public DC Fast-Charging Network
Not a rebate — but useful to know. The NJDEP and NJBPU co-fund NJ's public fast-charging buildout. Stations are open to the public and help make EV ownership practical for apartment dwellers and road-trippers. NJ currently has 39 compliant public DC fast-charging locations statewide.
- Amount
- Public access — user pays per-session usage fees
- Who qualifies
- Any NJ driver (or visitor) with a compatible EV.
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NJ WARMAdvantage — High-Efficiency Heating Rebate
Rebates for installing a qualifying high-efficiency natural-gas furnace, boiler, or water heater. Administered through NJCEP with instant utility rebate processing.
- Amount
- $300 – $1,200 depending on equipment
- Who qualifies
- NJ natural-gas customers installing qualifying heating equipment in a 1–4 unit residential property.
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NJ COOLAdvantage — High-Efficiency Cooling Rebate
Rebates for installing a qualifying high-efficiency central AC, air-source heat pump, or ductless mini-split. Same instant-utility-rebate channel as WARMAdvantage.
- Amount
- $300 – $4,000 depending on equipment
- Who qualifies
- NJ electric-utility customers installing qualifying cooling or heat-pump equipment at a 1–4 unit residence.
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NJ Home Performance with ENERGY STAR
Free in-home energy assessment plus rebates and 0% financing for approved upgrades: insulation, air sealing, high-efficiency HVAC, water heating, and heat pumps.
- Amount
- Up to $6,000 in rebates + 0% financing up to $25,000 over 10 years
- Who qualifies
- NJ residential utility customers (owner-occupied 1–4 unit homes).
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NJ Whole House Energy Efficiency Program
Comprehensive deep-retrofit program covering insulation, air sealing, heat pumps, and electrification for existing NJ homes. Higher rebate tiers for larger projected energy savings.
- Amount
- Up to $15,000 in tiered rebates (varies by project)
- Who qualifies
- NJ 1–4 unit residential utility customers undertaking a whole-home retrofit.
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NJ Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
No-cost home weatherization for income-eligible NJ households — insulation, air sealing, heating system repairs, and health & safety measures. Delivered through the NJ DCA.
- Amount
- Fully subsidized — no cost to qualifying household
- Who qualifies
- NJ households at or below 60% state median income.
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NJ Comfort Partners (LMI Energy Savings)
Utility-funded program delivering free weatherization, efficient lighting, refrigerator replacements, and energy education to income-qualified NJ households.
- Amount
- Free to participant — average ~$4,000 of services per home
- Who qualifies
- NJ utility customers meeting LMI income guidelines (generally ≤ 250% federal poverty level).
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Federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit
Annual federal tax credit covering 30% of the cost of qualifying home-efficiency upgrades: heat pumps, insulation, windows, doors, and home-energy audits. Stacks with NJ rebates.
- Amount
- Up to $3,200/year (heat-pump cap $2,000; other measures $1,200)
- Who qualifies
- U.S. taxpayers making qualifying improvements to a NJ primary residence.
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NJ SmartStart Buildings (Commercial & Industrial)
Prescriptive and custom rebates for NJ businesses upgrading lighting, HVAC, refrigeration, motors, and building controls. One of the state's longest-running C&I incentives.
- Amount
- Hundreds to hundreds-of-thousands of dollars per project
- Who qualifies
- NJ commercial and industrial utility customers installing qualifying equipment.
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NJ Direct Install (Small & Medium Business)
Turnkey energy-efficiency retrofit for small and mid-sized NJ businesses and local governments. NJCEP pays up to 70% of project costs and arranges installation through approved contractors.
- Amount
- Up to 70% of project cost covered (balance on 0% financing)
- Who qualifies
- NJ small/medium C&I customers and government/non-profit facilities ≤ 200 kW demand.
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NJ Large Energy Users Program (LEUP)
Custom energy-efficiency incentives for NJ's largest commercial and industrial facilities — typically projects above $250,000 investment with measurable kWh/therm savings.
- Amount
- Custom — incentive per kWh or therm saved
- Who qualifies
- Large NJ C&I customers (> 4 MW demand or equivalent gas load).
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NJ C&I New Construction Program
Design and equipment incentives for new NJ commercial buildings and major renovations that beat code on energy performance. Integrates early-design technical assistance with performance rebates.
- Amount
- Tiered rebates based on modeled energy savings (often $50k+)
- Who qualifies
- NJ C&I customers designing new construction or gut-renovation projects.
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