Good News for New Jersey Homeowners: Energy Efficiency Incentives Are Continuing Through 2028
New Jersey extended its home energy efficiency programs through June 2028. Here is what the extension means for your home and why starting now is smart.
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2026
Ciel Power Named PSE&G Top 10 Contractor for 2025
Ciel Power LLC has been recognized as a Top 10 Contractor in PSE&G's 2025 Whole Home Energy Solutions Program, the company's third consecutive Top 10…
2025
Verona, NJ Home Energy Audit Night: What Residents Learned (and Loved) About PSE&G’s Whole Home Energy Solutions
In Verona, neighbors came together to share how a simple home energy audit turned drafty old houses into warm, efficient homes—with rebates, 0%…
Prepare Your Home for Winter with a Ciel Home Energy Audit!
As the leaves change and temperatures drop, now is the perfect time to ensure your home is winter-ready.
From Assessment to Action: Unlock the Full Potential of Your Home with a Free Ciel Energy Audit
You’ve Had the Assessment—Now Let’s Get to Work on Upgrading Your Home If you've completed a Whole Home Energy Assessment through PSE&G…
Ciel Power LLC Honored as a Top 10 Energy Efficiency Contractor by PSE&G
Ciel Power LLC was honored as a Top 10 Contractor in PSE&G’s 2024 Whole Home Energy Solutions Program.
Efficient Heating Made Easy: Natural Gas Systems for Your Home
Heating your home in the winter shouldn’t be a constant struggle. Yet, many homeowners still rely on older, inefficient heating systems that waste…
Everything You Need to Know: 2026 Whole Home Energy Solutions Program for NJ
Imagine waking up on a cold winter morning, turning up the heat, and still feeling chilled by drafts seeping through unseen gaps in your home.
How to Start Saving Big with Energy Efficiency Upgrades
Many homeowners want to reduce their energy bills and increase home efficiency, but figuring out where to start can feel overwhelming with so many tax…
Is Your Home Ready for a Heat Pump Upgrade? Find Out Now!
Keeping your home comfortable year-round can feel like an ongoing battle—particularly as energy costs rise and extreme weather strains heating and…
NJ Homeowners: 2025 PSE&G Incentives—Save on Insulation, Heating, AC & Hot Water Upgrades
NJ Homeowners: 2025 PSE&G Incentives—Save on Insulation, Heating, AC & Hot Water Upgrades.
NJ Homeowners: Up to $7,500 in PSE&G Whole House Rebates & 0% Financing
If you're a New Jersey homeowner, now is the perfect time to upgrade your home’s energy efficiency while taking advantage of generous financial…
Secrets to a Greener Home: The Hot Water System Upgrade You Need
Your hot water system is one of the biggest energy consumers in your home, yet it’s often overlooked—until it breaks down.
Hot Water, Cool Savings: Your Guide to Energy-Efficient Water Heating
Most homeowners don’t think about their water heater—until it breaks down. By that point, replacing it becomes a rushed decision, often leading…
Electrify Your Home for a Greener, More Efficient Future
As energy costs rise and concerns about climate change grow, more New Jersey homeowners are switching to all-electric homes.
Improve Household Comfort and Energy Efficiency with Insulation
As energy costs continue to rise, homeowners across New Jersey are searching for cost-effective solutions to improve home comfort and efficiency.
Discover How the Princeton Municipal Home Energy Audit Program Can Help
Homeowners in Princeton, NJ, now have an exclusive opportunity to improve their home’s energy efficiency, lower energy bills, and contribute to a…
$25,000 in Energy Efficiency Upgrades Now Available Again for New Jersey
For New Jersey homeowners looking to make their homes more energy-efficient, a significant opportunity is back—and you don’t want to miss it.
Unlock Huge Savings on Energy Bills with Sealed Combustion Water Heaters!
Many homeowners don’t think twice about their water heater—until it fails. By then, the urgency to replace it often results in choosing the same…
Why Rim Joist Insulation is a Must for Your Home: Improve Comfort and Energy Efficiency
Regarding home insulation, most homeowners focus on their attic, walls, and windows. However, the rim joist is one often-overlooked yet crucial area that…
2024
Cold Climate Air Source Heat Pumps: Year-Round Comfort & Efficiency
Are you considering upgrading or replacing your existing central air conditioning system? If so, a cold climate air source heat pump might be the perfect…
Heat Pump Water Heaters: 8 Essential Insights Before Installation
Discover the essential benefits and considerations of installing a heat pump water heater. Learn about energy efficiency, costs, and maintenance tips in…
2024-2032 Energy Efficient Home Improvement Federal Tax Credit
The Energy Efficient Home Improvement Federal Tax Credithttps://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/energy-efficient-home-improvement-credit is a renewable tax…
2023
Ciel Power LLC Launches Chatham Home Energy Insight Program to Enhance Energy Efficiency in Chatham Borough
Ciel Power LLC, a leading provider of home energy audits and energy efficiency upgrades, is excited to announce the launch of the Chatham Borough Home…
Ciel Power Awarded 2023 ENERGY STAR® Contractor of the Year
Kearny, New Jersey March 28, 2023—Ciel Power LLC is proud to announce that it has received the 2023 Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Contractor of…
2022
What Energy Efficiency Rebates and Incentives Are Available to New Jersey Homeowners Through PSE&G?
The energy efficiency rebate and incentive programs available through PSE&G include the PSE&G Marketplace, PSE&G HVAC rebates for heating system…
Check Out Ciel’s First-Ever Podcast—and Get the Scoop on New Jersey Natural Gas Home Energy Incentives
We’re thrilled to announce that the inaugural Ciel Power Podcast is live! This podcast is just one more way we can get the word out about the thing…
PSE&G Quick Home Energy Checkup Vs. Home Energy Audit: Which is Right for You?
Lately, we’ve had more and more people asking us about the difference between PSE&G’s Quick Home Energy…
How to Save on Air Conditioning Costs This Summer
Practical ways to lower your air conditioning costs this summer, with Ciel Power weighing in on staying cool and efficient as energy prices rise.
One Homeowner's Experience with PSE&G's Home Performance with ENERGY STAR
A New Jersey homeowner shares a firsthand account of going through PSE&G's Home Performance with ENERGY STAR energy efficiency incentive program with Ciel…
Soaring Energy Prices Drive Up Heating Costs | ABC World News Tonight
If you’ve seen your heating bills skyrocket this winter, you’re not alone. The combination of plunging temperatures and soaring inflation has…
2021
Ciel Power LLC Awarded 2021 ENERGY STAR® Contractor of the Year, Susta
Ciel Power LLC Earns 2021 ENERGY STAR® Contractor of the Year, Sustained Excellence Award Kearny, New Jersey April 8th 2021 - Ciel Power LLC is proud…
2020
Charged Up; Why One Business Owner Switched to Electric Vehicles
Can businesses gain an advantage with electric vehicles? A look at how electric vehicles impacted the maintenance, marketing, recruiting, and customer…
There are So Many Reasons We Feel Good About the Newest Addition to our Home Energy Audit Fleet
Tesla. Mere mention of the word evokes thoughts of innovation and progress. Having owned and driven our Tesla Model 3 as part of our home energy audit…
Ciel Home Energy Audit Program Yields 1,000 Trees!
In 2018, Ciel Power committed to planting one tree each time the company performed a home energy audit.
Ciel Power LLC Awarded 2020 ENERGY STAR® Contractor of the Year
Ciel Power LLC earns the 2020 Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Contractor of the Year Award for leadership and innovation in home energy efficiency.
2019
Inside Ciel's First Clean Energy Conference
The first draft of New Jersey’s Energy Master Plan sets forth a strategic vision for the production, distribution, consumption, and conservation of the…
Ciel Power LLC Awarded 2019 Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® Contrac
Kearny, New Jersey, April 9th, 2019 – Ciel Power LLC is proud to announce that it received the 2019 Home Performance with ENERGY STAR ®…
Ciel Joins 11 Major New Jersey Companies In Support Of Electric Vehicle Legislation
Ciel Power LLC is proud to join Ceres and the New Jersey Sustainable Business Council, along with eleven major New Jersey companies including DSM…
2018
Ciel Power Home Energy Audits and Upgrades Featured In New York Times Article
The New York Times featured Ciel Power in "Cold Comfort" by Jen A. Miller, on how a home energy audit prepares a house for winter.
Ciel Energy Expert Shares Home Heating Tips On ABC World News Tonight with David Muir
Colder temperatures have arrived in the northeast, and Ciel Energy Expert, Scott Fischer, joins ABC News Chief Business, Technology, and Economics…
Princeton University Hosts New Jersey Climate Policy Forum
A student led New Jersey Climate Policy Forum took place this weekend at Princeton University to answer the question; “what policies should New…
Reducing New Jersey's Energy Consumption and Emissions | 2019 Energy Master Plan
Scott Fischer, Managing Member of Ciel Power LLC joined with Richard Lawton, Executive Director of the New Jersey Sustainable Business Council to offer…
Style and Sustainability; Photos From the Summer '18 Sustainable Fashion Show
We partnered with The Regeneration magazine, Reeves Reed Arboretum, Green Summit, and Sustainable Fashion Stylist Lauren Engelke to explore the many…
A Changing Climate and Its Impact on New Jersey's Water Supply
It was a remarkable affair at the inaugural LOCAL ACTION/GLOBAL IMPACT event. Panelists gathered under the shade provided by a full canopy of trees above…
Americans Are Staying Home More. That's Saving Energy. Except At Home.
We're spending more time at home; a lot more. Virtual corporate networks, video streaming services, social media, and online shopping are steadily…
New Jersey Home Performance with Energy Star; Simple Steps to Lower Energy Use
In case you missed it, the conversation was in full swing at CivicStory's Ecology & Economy: Can New Jersey Lead In Renewable Energy forum in Summit, New…
Why Is My House Cold? Ciel's Own Scott Fischer Shares Tips for the Snowpocalypse
The freakish frost sprawling up the eastern seaboard for the past several weeks has household energy bills spiking as home heating systems work overtime…
How Can I Lower My Heating Bill?
The freakishly cold temperatures being foretasted for New Jersey have homeowners scrambling to protect their homes against frigid temperatures, elevated…
2017
'Realizing Tomorrow's Potential' A Look Back On Our 2017 New Jersey League of Municipalities Conference
The New Jersey League of Municipalities Conference is where state leaders and local officials from across New Jersey's 565 municipalities and 21 counties…
How Rain Gardens Work [And Why You Need One]
Gardening isn't just about planting flowers anymore. In fact, your garden has taken on an enormous amount of responsibility over the past decade.
Insulation: An Ideal Improvement for Home Sellers
Before selling a home, owners usually want to create a comfortable atmosphere in the house that exudes happiness and efficiency.
How Yesterday's News Will Change Your Home's Comfort
How unsold copies of the New York Times and other newspapers are transformed into the solution to a more comfortable and energy efficient home.
Ciel Power Awarded Contract Extension of Glen Rock, New Jersey Home Energy Audit Program
Ciel Power LLC To Continue As The Official Home Energy Audit Provider for Glen Rock's “Energy Smart Rock Homes” Campaign Lyndhurst NJ - Ciel…
Ciel Power LLC Awarded Borough of Madison Home Energy Audit Contract
Ciel Power LLC designated as the home energy audit provider for the Borough of Madison $49 Home Energy Assessment Campaign.
2016
Project Spotlight: The Episcopal Church at Princeton University | Procter House
The Episcopal Church at Princeton University's Procter House has been the home of both the Chaplain and the Chaplaincy since its purchase in 1928.
Ciel Power LLC's Scott Fischer To Appear On ABC World News Tonight 'Your Money' Segment
Ridgewood, New Jersey - October 31st, 2016 Ciel Power LLC announced today that Managing Member, Scott Fischer, will appear on an upcoming episode of 'Your…
5 Important Reasons To Get A Home Energy Audit
A home energy audit assesses how your home loses or wastes energy and what measures you can take to improve the comfort and energy efficiency of your…
New Jersey Insulation Incentives
New Jersey Insulation Incentives. Program incentives have since increased — see our current NJ incentive guide for today's figures.
Seasonal Comfort Strategies
If you have seasonal comfort issues in your home, now is the time to prepare. It may be too late to save all the money you might have saved on summer air…
Managing Member Scott Fischer Shares Energy Efficiency Tips With Country Living Magazine
It's the middle of summer and Country Living magazine just posted their “Ten Small Fixes That Could Save You Big Money In Your Home.” They…
Ciel Home Energy Audit Featured on HomeTowne Television's Popular Series "See You Around Town"
HomeTowne Television's popular series “See You Around Town,” hosted by Summit Mayor Nora Radest, will promote the launch of The City of Summit's…
Beth Lovejoy’s Home Energy Audit Experience
Recently Beth Lovejoy, Chair of Summit, New Jersey's Environmental Commission, had a home energy audit performed on her home as part of The City of Summit…
This Mayor Hopes To Inspire Homeowners Across Her City
Mayor Nora Radest of the City of Summit opens her home to the Ciel team, members of the media, and a film crew from Summit's local television station to…
Ciel Power LLC Wins 2016 ENERGY STAR Century Club Award
Lyndhurst, NJ – April 12, 2016–Ciel today announced it has been named the recipient of the Home Performance with Energy Star Century Club Award.
Ciel Power Awarded Contract Extension of Glen Rock Energy Audit Program
Lyndhurst NJ - Ciel Power LLC, a leading provider of residential energy audits and energy-efficient home retrofits today announced that it has been…
Ciel Power LLC Awarded Home Energy Audit Contract for Residents of Summit, New Jersey
Lyndhurst NJ - Ciel Power LLC, a leading provider of residential energy audits and energy-efficient home retrofits today announced that it has been…
Top 10 Reasons to Upgrade Your Home's Insulation
Ciel's Home Performance Consultants offer an insider's look on why Ciel's customers are upgrading their home's insulatio/insulationcontractorn.
2015
Ciel Power LLC Announces the 2015 “Claim Your $4k Today” Informational
Lyndhurst, New Jersey November 25th, 2015 Ciel Power LLC, a co-sponsor of six municipally sponsored energy-efficiency campaigns in Bergen, Essex, Mercer…
Ciel Power LLC Joins Building and Real Estate Companies Calling for Action On Climate Change
Lyndhurst NJ – Ciel Power LLC, a leading provider of residential energy audits and energy-efficient home retrofits announced today that, in…
Architect Gary Rosard Nails Sustainability
While most architects are incorporating energy-efficiency into their designs as an afterthought, there is an increasing number of architects who are…
Why Is My Addition Always Cold? Five Ways To Improve The Comfort of Your Addition
For those who have a great room, kitchen addition, or bathroom addition, fall is often the beginning of a long stretch of comfort issues – no amount…
Home Energy Audit Discount Available To Residents of Maplewood, South Orange, Millburn, and Irvington
Ciel Power LLC announced the availability of discounted home energy audits to residents of Maplewood, South Orange, Millburn, and Irvington, New Jersey as…
Top 5 Reasons To Get a Home Energy Audit
A Ciel Home Energy Audit may only take a few hours, but this first step towards additional comfort, energy-efficiency, and lower operating costs make it…
10 Surefire Tips To Improve the Comfort and Energy Efficiency of Your Home
From staying warm and comfortable on cold winter nights to managing energy costs as part of a household budget, these professional tips are guaranteed to…
Green Is In The Details
Sustainability in historic homes; Ciel partners with Architect and Sustainability Consultant Keith Hone to deliver today's comfort and energy-efficiency…
Ciel Power LLC Unveils Next Generation Website
Lyndhurst, New Jersey —August 12th 2015— Ciel Power LLC, a leading provider of residential energy audits and energy-efficiency related home…
Ciel Power LLC Designated As the Home Energy Audit provider for Highland Park, New Jersey’s “Smart Homes” Home Energy Audit Program
Lyndhurst NJ - March 16, 2015 Ciel Power LLC, a leading provider of residential energy audits and energy-efficient home retrofits today announced that it…
Ciel Power LLC Recognized as a New Jersey Sustainable Business
Ciel Power LLC, a leading provider of residential energy audits and energy-efficient home retrofits announced today that it has been named as a registered…
2014
Ciel Power LLC Awarded Energy Audit Contract from Borough of Watchung, New Jersey
Ciel Power LLC, a leading provider of residential energy audits and energy-efficient home retrofits today announced that it has been awarded a contract…
Ciel Power LLC Awarded Energy Audit Contract from Township of Millburn, New Jersey
Ciel Power LLC, a leading provider of residential energy audits and energy-efficient home retrofits today announced that it has been awarded a contract…
Home Energy Auditing: A Day In The Life of an Energy Auditor
It's 11 a.m. in Glen Rock, New Jersey, and John Sladky, a Ciel Power Home Energy Auditor is hard at work helping this homeowner understand why his living…
Ciel Power LLC Awarded Energy Audit Contract for Residents of Glen Rock, New Jersey
Ciel Power LLC, a leading provider of residential energy audits and energy-efficient home retrofits today announced that it has been awarded a contract…
2013
Ciel Power LLC Awarded Energy Audit Contract for Residents of Princeton New Jersey
Ciel Power LLC, a leading provider of residential energy audits and energy-efficient home retrofits today announced that it has been awarded a contract…
Ciel Power LLC Receives the 2013 New Jersey Business Incubation Award
Ciel Power LLC, a leading provider of residential energy audits and energy-efficient home retrofits today announced that it has been selected as a…
2012
Ciel Power LLC Awarded Energy Audit Contract for Residents of Woodbridge Township New Jersey
Ciel Power LLC, a leading provider of residential energy audits and energy-efficient home retrofits today announced that it has been awarded a contract…
Ciel Power Receives Better Business Bureau Accreditation
Ciel Power LLC, a leading provider of Residential and Commercial Energy-Efficiency Consulting, Diagnostics, Retrofits, Technologies, and Products today…
Ciel Power Receives Pennsylvania Home Improvement Contractor Registration
Ciel Power LLC, a leading provider of Residential and Commercial Energy-Efficiency Consulting, Diagnostics, Retrofits, Technologies, and Products today…
Ciel Power Receives Accreditation from the Nation's Premier Building Performance Credentialing, Quality Assurance, and Standards Setting Organization
Ciel Power LLC, a leading provider of Residential and Commercial Energy-Efficiency Consulting, Diagnostics, Retrofits, Technologies, and Products today…
Ciel Power LLC Awarded Energy Audit Contract for Residents of Highland Park New Jersey
Ciel Power LLC, a leading provider of residential energy audits and energy-efficient home retrofits today announced that it has been awarded a contract…
Ciel Power LLC Delivers Efficiency Measures to the Montclair Historical Society
Ciel Power LLC a leading provider of home energy audits and energy-efficient home retrofits announced today that they have completed an installation…
2011
Ciel Power LLC Joins New Jersey Meadowlands Commission Business Accelerator Program
Ciel Power LLC, a leading provider of residential energy audits and energy-efficient home retrofits today announced that it has joined the New Jersey…
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