2024 New Jersey Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® Incentives
The 2024 New Jersey Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program provides New Jersey homeowners with up to $5,000 in cash-back incentives and up to $15,000 in zero-interest financing to install energy efficiency upgrades!
These incentives can be utilized for various improvements, from air-sealing and insulation upgrades to the replacement of entire heating, air conditioning, and hot-water heating systems.
The 2024 New Jersey Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program is about improving your home's safety, comfort, and efficiency.
There are many reasons to embrace energy-efficient home improvements. However, some people are hesitant to make these changes due to concerns about upfront costs.
If you’re in this group of homeowners, we’ve got good news for you:
The 2024 New Jersey Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program offers up to $5,000 worth of cash-back incentives and up to $15,000 worth of zero-interest financing to qualified borrowers to install energy efficiency upgrades.
What is Home Performance with ENERGY STAR?
More than 1,000,000 homeowners nationwide have participated in Home Performance with ENERGY STAR.
New Jersey's Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program offers whole-house solutions to high energy bills and homes with comfort problems.
Unlike typical energy audit programs, the goal of Home Performance with ENERGY STAR is to turn recommendations into improved homes.
Why Home Performance with ENERGY STAR?
Today's new home buyers expect energy efficiency to be part of the package. What if your home was built before today's energy-efficiency standards?
From insulation to high-efficiency mechanical equipment, our products and services deliver today's energy-efficiency solutions to yesterday's homes for a more comfortable and affordable homeownership experience.
Insulation upgrades to bring your home to today's energy-efficiency standards.
Mechanical equipment offerings that deliver improved heating and cooling with lower operating costs.
Comfort and energy efficiency that's above and beyond the rest of your neighborhood.
Remediation of harmful substances for your peace of mind.
How Do New Jersey Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Incentives Work?
Incentives are based upon the projected energy savings of the upgrades installed in your home.
The program uses software that pairs a home's construction, energy usage, and other variables against a variety of upgrades that, when installed, will lower a home's energy consumption.
The more we can save on your utility bills, the more cash-back incentives you qualify for!
2024 New Jersey Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Program Incentives:
Less than 5% projected energy savings
No cash-back or financing incentives available
5% or greater projected energy savings
Cash-Back Incentive:
$2,000 cash rebate (up to 50% of project costs)
plus $150 for each additional percentage point of projected energy savings above 5%
(up to 25% or $5,000 in total cash-back incentives)
Financing Incentive:
$10,000 0% financing (7 year term)*
or
$15,000 0% financing (10 year term)*
*Available to qualified borrowers
Who Can Participate in the New Jersey Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Program?
Owners of single-family and multi-family homes are eligible to participate in New Jersey’s Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program.
For a full list of eligibility requirements, click here to visit our 2024 New Jersey Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Eligibility Requirements page.
Ciel customer Dennis W. discusses his experience with the PSE&G energy efficiency incentive program in this video!
What Home Improvements Are Eligible Through the New Jersey Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Program?
Pick and choose exactly which upgrades to make to your home.
Choose from upgrades to your home's insulation, heating, air-conditioning, and hot water systems to save up to thirty percent on your energy bills.
Your home improvement project will also include a custom Pearl Certification Report to help you, your real estate agent, appraiser, as well as future buyers understand the benefits – and value – of your home’s high-performing features.
For a complete list of eligible improvements, visit our 2024 Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Eligible Improvements page.
How Do I Participate In the New Jersey Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Program?
A Ciel Home Energy Audit is your first step towards participating in the New Jersey Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® program.
Click here to learn more about a Ciel Home Energy Audit!
For a detailed explanation of how to participate in the New Jersey Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program, visit our How do I Participate in the 2024 New Jersey Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Program page.
Questions? Our reps have answers: (201) 632-3463
Common FAQs on New Jersey Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® Incentives
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The 2024 New Jersey Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program provides homeowners with up to $5,000 in cash-back incentives and up to $15,000 in zero-interest financing to install energy efficiency upgrades. These upgrades can include air-sealing, insulation, and the replacement of heating, air conditioning, and hot water systems.
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Owners of single-family and multi-family homes in New Jersey are eligible to participate. There are no income requirements, but participants utilizing financing must meet creditworthiness criteria. All projects must include at least attic air sealing and insulation if required.
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Eligible improvements include upgrades to your home's insulation, heating, air conditioning, and hot water systems. These upgrades can save up to 30% on your energy bills. Additional eligible upgrades can be found on the program's website.
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The program offers up to $5,000 in cash-back incentives based on the projected energy savings of the upgrades. There is a $2,000 cash rebate for 5% or greater projected energy savings, plus $150 for each additional percentage point of savings, up to $5,000. Zero-interest financing is available up to $15,000 for qualified borrowers.
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The first step is to schedule a Ciel Home Energy Audit. A certified technician will perform a comprehensive assessment of your home’s energy efficiency and safety. After the audit, you can choose which recommended upgrades to install.
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To qualify for incentives, all energy efficiency improvements must be performed by a Building Performance Institute (BPI) certified contractor participating in the program. Ciel Power is a BPI certified contractor and can perform the necessary upgrades.
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Electrification involves replacing technologies that use fossil fuels with those that use electricity. This is a key component of the program's strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve energy efficiency in homes. It can include installing heat pumps, electric water heaters, and induction cooktops.
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The incentives you qualify for are based on the projected energy savings from the upgrades. The program uses software to analyze your home’s energy usage and the potential savings from various improvements. Higher projected savings can qualify you for greater cash-back incentives.
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Pearl Certification documents the high-performing features of your home, making it easier to understand and demonstrate the value of energy efficiency improvements. This certification can increase your home’s value and appeal to appraisers, real estate agents, and future buyers.