Millburn and Short Hills Home Energy Audits at the $49 Community Rate
There's a reason people put down roots in Millburn. It's a town where a walkable downtown hums along the West Branch of the Rahway River, where the Paper Mill Playhouse draws theatergoers from across the region, and where the tree lined streets of Short Hills hold some of New Jersey's most beloved homes. Millburn Township's home energy audit campaign, supported by the Millburn Green Team, brought discounted Ciel Power audits to those homes, and Millburn and Short Hills residents continue to receive the $49 community rate today.
Why Millburn homes benefit most
Millburn's housing stock has history. The median Millburn home dates to about 1950, and roughly a third of the township's homes were built before 1940, long before insulation codes, air sealing, or high efficiency heating were part of the conversation. That center hall colonial in Wyoming or that Tudor near South Mountain wasn't built to hold heat; it was built to last. The good news: character and comfort are not a trade off. With the right diagnosis, a pre-war home can be every bit as cozy and efficient as new construction, without touching what makes it yours.
What your $49 energy audit includes
Blower door testing
Depressurizes your home and measures precisely how leaky it is.
Infrared thermal imaging
Reveals missing insulation and hidden drafts behind walls and above ceilings.
Combustion safety checks
Carbon monoxide, gas leaks, and exhaust ventilation on your furnace, boiler, and water heater.
A clear written report
Improvements ranked by payback, comfort, and budget, with your projected rebates.
Through our TreeEra partnership, we plant a tree for every audit performed.
Your audit unlocks PSE&G incentives
Millburn is PSE&G territory. Your audit opens the door to the Whole Home Energy Solutions program: up to $7,500 in cash back rebates plus up to $25,000 in zero interest, on-bill financing for insulation and air sealing, high efficiency heating and cooling, and hot water upgrades.
Planning to move off gas or oil? PSE&G's Building Decarbonization program adds up to $10,000 (up to $12,000 for income qualified households) toward a cold climate heat pump, with combined zero interest financing of up to $75,000 when paired with whole home upgrades.
We handle the eligibility checks, applications, and paperwork from start to finish. Current program terms run through June 30, 2027.
Local roots, national recognition
Millburn Township established its home energy audit campaign, with support from the Millburn Green Team, to help roughly 21,700 residents save energy and money while moving the community toward its sustainability goals. Ciel Power served as the campaign's audit provider.
Ciel Power's municipal audit programs have been featured in the New York Times and on ABC World News Tonight.
Ciel Power is a four-time ENERGY STAR Contractor of the Year (2019, 2020, 2021, 2023), a PSE&G Top 10 Contractor (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025), BPI GoldStar accredited, and qualifying projects earn Pearl Certification. NJ HIC License 13VH06170900.
Frequently asked questions
Does the $49 rate apply to Short Hills?
Yes. Short Hills is part of Millburn Township, so homes in both Millburn and Short Hills receive the $49 community rate on our complete home energy audit, which is $99 for the general public (regularly $299).
Is the township's audit campaign still running?
The township's formal campaign has concluded, but Millburn residents continue to receive the $49 community rate that the campaign established.
Which utility serves Millburn?
Millburn is served by PSE&G for both gas and electric, which means your audit is the doorway to New Jersey's Whole Home Energy Solutions program. We handle the paperwork.
Can a pre-war Millburn home be upgraded without changing its look?
Yes. About a third of the township's homes predate 1940, and the upgrades that matter most, air sealing and insulation, work invisibly behind plaster and above ceilings. Every completed project is documented with Pearl Certification, so the improvements add verifiable value at resale.
Schedule your $49 Millburn home energy audit
Schedule your $49 home energy audit
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