Recommended SolutionsNew Jersey's statewide energy program
One program. Your whole home. All seven New Jersey utilities.
Whole Home Energy Solutions is New Jersey's statewide home energy improvement program. Instead of upgrading one thing at a time, it treats your home as a connected system, addressing insulation, air sealing, heating, cooling, and hot water together so every improvement reinforces the others. The result is a home that stays comfortable year round, uses less energy, and costs less to operate.
The program is offered through every regional utility in New Jersey, so if you pay a New Jersey utility bill, this program is available to you.
Current program terms run through June 30, 2027.
Schedule your $99 home energy audit
Your full home energy audit is $99, a $299 value, credited toward your project if you move forward, and the written report is yours to keep either way.
Does this sound like your home?
- One room is always too hot or too cold, no matter what the thermostat says
- Your energy bills keep rising even though nothing has changed
- Drafts near windows, doors, or along the floor in winter
- Your heating or cooling system runs constantly and never quite catches up
- Ice dams on the roof, or an upstairs that becomes unusable in summer
These are the exact problems this program was built to fix. They are almost never solved by equipment alone, which is why the program addresses the whole home.
How the incentives work
Your rebate is based on results. During your home energy audit, we model how much energy your home will save with the recommended improvements. That projected savings percentage, called Total Energy Savings, sets your rebate:
- 5% projected savings earns a $2,000 base rebate
- Each additional percentage point adds $200
- The maximum rebate is $7,500, and rebates cannot exceed 50% of eligible project costs
Whatever cost remains after your rebate can typically be financed at 0% interest, up to $25,000, repaid through your regular utility bill. There is no bank loan and no interest charge. With most utilities, qualification for on bill repayment is based on your payment history; utilities that finance through a lending partner apply the lender's standard credit guidelines. Income qualified households may receive extended repayment terms.
What every project includes
Every Whole Home project starts with air sealing and insulation where the audit identifies a need, verified by blower door testing before and after the work. These form the foundation, because a leaky, under insulated home wastes energy no matter how efficient the equipment is. From that foundation, your project can include high efficiency heating and cooling, water heating, duct sealing, ventilation, and up to $2,000 in health and safety measures.
Find your utility's program
Whole Home Energy Solutions is offered by all seven New Jersey regional utilities: PSE&G, JCP&L, Atlantic City Electric, Rockland Electric, New Jersey Natural Gas, South Jersey Gas, Elizabethtown Gas. Program details vary slightly by utility. Choose yours for specifics:
Atlantic City Electric
Program available. See how the incentives work, then book your audit to get the specifics for your home.
South Jersey Gas
Program available. See how the incentives work, then book your audit to get the specifics for your home.
Rockland Electric
Program available. See how the incentives work, then book your audit to get the specifics for your home.
How Ciel Power fits in
Whole Home Energy Solutions is delivered through participating contractors, and that is our role. Your rebate and financing come from your utility; Ciel Power is a BPI GoldStar accredited participating contractor, a PSE&G Top 10 Contractor, and a four time ENERGY STAR Contractor of the Year. We perform your audit, model your savings, install your upgrades, verify results, and handle every program application and form. You never deal with the paperwork.
The full experience was amazing. From the presentation from Ben to the planning and execution by Krystle as well as the communication process around our project was flawless. The project was successfully finished in time.
Thinking about heat pumps too?
If you are considering switching from gas or oil heat to a high efficiency electric heat pump, your utility may also offer a Building Decarbonization program with its own rebates. The two programs can often be combined on one project, and combining them can increase both your total rebate and your available financing.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the same as the old Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program?
Whole Home Energy Solutions is New Jersey’s current statewide program, and it replaced earlier programs including Home Performance with ENERGY STAR. If you participated in an older program, you may still be eligible for Whole Home incentives on new improvements.
Do I need to be a PSE&G customer?
No. All seven New Jersey regional utilities offer the program. Your incentives come through the utility that serves your home.
What does it cost to find out what my home qualifies for?
$99 (a $299 value), the cost of your home energy audit. The audit produces your personalized savings model and projected rebate, and the fee is credited toward your project if you move forward.
How long do the current program terms last?
Through June 30, 2027. Funding and guidelines can change, so completing your project under current terms is the safest path.
Can renters participate?
The program serves owner occupied homes of one to four units. Property owners can also initiate projects on behalf of tenants in single family homes.