2026 Rockland Electric Clean Heat Program
If your home is served by Rockland Electric Company (RECO) in New Jersey, you may qualify for high value rebates on heat pumps and 0% APR financing to make the upgrade seamless. The Clean Heat Program helps RECO's New Jersey residential customers adopt high efficiency, low emission technologies, including cold climate air source heat pumps, ground source (geothermal) heat pumps, dual heat and hybrid configurations, and heat pump water heaters.
Who is eligible
- You are a residential customer of Rockland Electric Company in New Jersey
- The equipment and design meet program technical requirements
- You work with a participating contractor (Ciel Power handles program compliance and paperwork for you)
Communities we frequently serve in RECO's New Jersey footprint:
Alpine, Saddle River, Upper Saddle River, Franklin Lakes, Wyckoff, Montvale, Ramsey, Old Tappan (part), Cresskill, Demarest, Closter, Norwood, Harrington Park, Northvale, Rockleigh, Allendale, Mahwah, Oakland, River Vale (part), West Milford (part), Ringwood, Vernon (part), Montague, Wantage (part).
If you are nearby and served by RECO, you are likely eligible. Ask us.
Available incentives
| Measure | Rebate |
|---|---|
| Cold climate air source heat pump (ccASHP), full conversion | Up to $10,000 (up to $12,000 income qualified) |
| Ground source (geothermal) heat pump (GSHP), full conversion | $4,000 per 10,000 BTU/h for gas customers; $5,000 per 10,000 BTU/h for oil and propane customers, with income qualified adders |
| Dual heat (heat pump with integrated controls, existing system kept as backup) | Up to $5,000 (up to $6,000 income qualified) |
| Hybrid heat (heat pump replacing your cooling system, supplementing existing heat) | Up to $2,000 (up to $3,000 income qualified) |
| Heat pump water heater (replacing fossil fuel unit) | $750 per unit |
We design to cold climate specifications and right size systems to your home's actual load. Correct design plus weatherization first means better comfort and smoother program approvals. Weatherization, insulation and air sealing, is encouraged first to increase performance and support incentive eligibility.
0% APR financing for RECO customers
Pair your rebates with 0.00% APR fixed payment financing through the program's financing partner:
- Loan amounts: $2,500 to $25,000
- Terms of 36, 60, or 84 months; up to 120 months for income qualified customers
- Simple, paperless approvals
Ciel Power coordinates the application timing so your rebate and financing proceed in step with design and installation. Financing is administered by the finance partner; credit and underwriting apply.
How the process works
- $99 Home Energy Audit (a $299 value). We evaluate your building shell, existing equipment, and comfort goals. Your $99 audit is credited toward your project when you proceed.
- Weatherization plan (if needed). Insulation, air sealing, and duct improvements come first to stabilize loads and enhance performance.
- Heat pump design. We design ccASHP, GSHP, or dual heat and hybrid solutions that fit your home and preferences: zoning, controls, acoustics, aesthetics.
- Incentives and 0% APR. We prepare the Clean Heat rebate package and align it with the financing application for a streamlined approval.
- Installation and commissioning. Program compliant installation, startup, and quality checks, plus guidance on system settings.
- Post install support. We remain available for follow ups, controls tuning, and future enhancements.
Your rebate comes from the Clean Heat Program; Ciel Power is a participating contractor and manages the paperwork and compliance steps. Final approvals rest with the program administrator and finance partner. We do not make claims of utility bill cost savings from electrification; results vary by home, equipment, and utility rates.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to switch completely to a heat pump?
Not necessarily. Many homeowners choose dual heat or hybrid configurations that integrate a heat pump with existing equipment. We design around your comfort goals and program rules.
What makes a cold climate heat pump different?
Cold climate air source heat pumps maintain output and efficiency at the lower outdoor temperatures common in New Jersey winters. They are engineered for steady comfort when it is cold.
Why do you recommend insulation and air sealing first?
Weatherization reduces the heating load, improves comfort, and often lets us right size the equipment, which supports performance and can help with incentive eligibility.
Is financing guaranteed?
No. Financing is administered by the program’s finance partner, and credit and underwriting apply. Eligibility, rebate amounts, and financing terms depend on program rules, equipment specifications, household qualification, and design, and are subject to change.