New Jersey Energy Efficiency Programs
New Jersey Energy Efficiency Programs & Savings Cities Trust: CFM Electric Can Help
By CFM Electric Team
Published August 2025
Overview
New Jersey offers a robust suite of energy efficiency and clean energy programs—covering everything from home upgrades to commercial retrofits. These initiatives offer rebates, low-interest financing, and tax credits designed to reduce utility costs while boosting building performance.
CFM Electric is your trusted partner to help navigate eligibility, installation, and compliance, guiding both homeowners and businesses through every step.
Residential Programs
NJ Clean Energy Programs
The state’s Clean Energy Program (NJCEP), overseen by the NJ Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU), offers rebates and incentives for:
Electrical panel upgrades
Heat pump installations
Energy audits and audits-based improvements
Available through utilities such as PSE&G, JCP&L, and others.
NJ Cool & Comfort Partners
Comfort Partners offers free efficiency upgrades for income-eligible households (e.g. air sealing, insulation) Energy Efficiency Alliance+4Energy Efficiency Alliance+4NJ.gov+4.
NJ Cool is a grant-based pilot for commercial property owners in certain NJ cities who invest in efficiency upgrades ENERGY STAR+12Energy Efficiency Alliance+12Energy Efficiency Alliance+12.
Federal Tax Credits & IRA Funding
The expanded Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (Section 25C) provides up to 30% tax credit, capped at $2,000/year for energy improvements, and up to $1,200/year for items like panel upgrades Energy Efficiency Alliance.
Additional rebate programs for electrification and appliance upgrades will be introduced through state-administered programs (in development for 2024–2025) sustainablejersey.com+9Energy Efficiency Alliance+9Energy Efficiency Alliance+9.
Commercial & Industrial Programs
Core NJCEP Programs
Utilities must offer standardized energy efficiency programs for businesses, including:
Retrofits for lighting, HVAC, and electrical systems
Whole-building performance upgrades and new construction incentives Energy Efficiency Alliance
On-Bill Financing
0% interest repayment for efficiency upgrades up to $15K–$25K over 5–10 years
Available via PSE&G and JCP&L (interest-free loans repaid through utility bills) sustainablejersey.com+3Energy Efficiency Alliance+3cielpower.com+3
Commercial Tax Incentives
IRC Section 179D offers tax deductions up to $5/sq ft for buildings that exceed energy code by at least 25%—retrofits and new constructions qualify when prevailing wage requirements are met Energy Efficiency Alliance.
Why Choose CFM Electric?
Licensed and operating in NJ, NYC (NY), Delaware, and more
Experienced across both residential and commercial sectors
Expert in navigating incentives, financing, and compliance
Full-service installations—from EV chargers and lighting to panel upgrades and facility maintenance
How to Get Started
Request a free consultation—we assess your upgrade needs and help estimate available rebates and incentives
Develop a plan tailored for your home or facility needs
Install and manage upgrades from start to finish
Confirm incentive eligibility and documentation for rebates or tax credits