Find every NJ climate incentive you can claim in 2026.

Every rebate, tax break, and program New Jersey residents and businesses can claim right now — in clear language, with direct links to apply.

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Federal Clean Electricity Investment Tax Credit (IRC §48E)

Technology-neutral business investment tax credit for clean-energy property placed in service starting 2025. Replaces the legacy §48 ITC. Base credit is 6% of eligible basis, rising to 30% for projects meeting prevailing-wage and apprenticeship requirements, with stackable adders of +10% for energy-community siting and +10% for domestic-content thresholds (50% in 2026 for most facilities). Tax-exempt entities can monetize via §6417 elective pay.

Who qualifies: Project owners (individuals, businesses, farms, nonprofits, government) placing solar, wind, storage, geothermal, or other zero-emission electricity-generating property in service for trade, business, or income production.

SolarVaries

NJ Net Metering (Class I Renewable, N.J.A.C. 14:8-5)

Full-retail-rate net metering for Class I renewable systems (solar, wind, storage paired with renewable). Generation is netted against consumption on the customer's utility bill at the full retail rate; surplus rolls forward and is paid out at the wholesale rate (avoided cost) at the close of the annualized period. Systems must be sized to not exceed 100% of the customer's annual electricity usage and may not exceed 5 MW nameplate.

Who qualifies: NJ utility customers (residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, government) interconnecting Class I renewable generation up to 5 MW.

Solar25%

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.

Who qualifies: NJ households at or below 80% area median income.

Solar$85

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.

Who qualifies: NJ homeowners, businesses, and community solar subscribers with systems installed after the SuSI program start.

Solar20%

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.

Who qualifies: NJ electric utility customers in PSE&G, JCP&L, ACE, or RECO territory — renters and homeowners both eligible.

Solar30%

Deadline Dec 31, 2032

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.

Who qualifies: U.S. taxpayers (NJ residents) who own the system (not leased).

EV$2,000

Deadline Jun 30, 2027

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.

Who qualifies: NJ residents buying or leasing a new eligible EV under $55,000 MSRP. LMI residents qualify for a larger rebate.

EV$250

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.

Who qualifies: NJ homeowners installing a qualified ENERGY STAR Level 2 charger at a primary residence.

EVVaries

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.

Who qualifies: Anyone purchasing or leasing a qualifying ZEV titled and registered in NJ.

EV$25,000

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.

Who qualifies: NJ-based fleet operators, municipalities, school districts, and businesses operating MHD vehicles in NJ.

EVVaries

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.

Who qualifies: Any NJ driver (or visitor) with a compatible EV.

Home Efficiency$300

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.

Who qualifies: NJ natural-gas customers installing qualifying heating equipment in a 1–4 unit residential property.

Home Efficiency$300

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.

Who qualifies: NJ electric-utility customers installing qualifying cooling or heat-pump equipment at a 1–4 unit residence.

Home Efficiency$6,000

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.

Who qualifies: NJ residential utility customers (owner-occupied 1–4 unit homes).

Home Efficiency$15,000

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.

Who qualifies: NJ 1–4 unit residential utility customers undertaking a whole-home retrofit.

Home EfficiencyVaries

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.

Who qualifies: NJ households at or below 60% state median income.

Home Efficiency$4,000

NJ Comfort Partners (LMI Energy Savings)

Utility-funded program delivering free weatherization, efficient lighting, refrigerator replacements, and energy education to income-qualified NJ households.

Who qualifies: NJ utility customers meeting LMI income guidelines (generally ≤ 250% federal poverty level).

Home Efficiency$3,200

Deadline Dec 31, 2032

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.

Who qualifies: U.S. taxpayers making qualifying improvements to a NJ primary residence.

BusinessVaries

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.

Who qualifies: NJ commercial and industrial utility customers installing qualifying equipment.

Business70%

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.

Who qualifies: NJ small/medium C&I customers and government/non-profit facilities ≤ 200 kW demand.

BusinessVaries

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.

Who qualifies: Large NJ C&I customers (> 4 MW demand or equivalent gas load).

Business$50k

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.

Who qualifies: NJ C&I customers designing new construction or gut-renovation projects.

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