citipax

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.

active programs
22
🎯 Quick match — find what you qualify for
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.
Solar50%

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.
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.

Don't see one you know about? Tell us — we'll add it.

Get personalized NJ climate updates
Pick your topics after you subscribe.