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City of Newark Green Energy Program: Open

Editor: Sean Greene · Updated

Enrollment for 2026 is open. Open, subject to funding. “Completed grants may be queued for payment pending availability of funds and the wait for payment could be lengthy.”

Serves: City of Newark electric service territory.

Do I Qualify

  • Install within Newark's electric service territory and keep municipal accounts current.
  • Use an approved contractor and provide system sizing, permits, warranty, and project documents.
  • Obtain permission to proceed before installation.

How Much Comes Off

City of Newark Green Energy Program — program page · rebate chart
EquipmentRequirementAmount
Geothermal capacity, first two tonsEER ≥18; COP ≥3.6; residential installation or replacement.$800 per ton
Geothermal capacity beyond two tonsEER ≥18; COP ≥3.6; residential installation or replacement.$700 per ton

Who Files It

The applicant and contractor sign the grant forms. The applicant can transfer payment to another named recipient.

The provider pays either the contractor or the homeowner.

The Steps to Apply

  1. Contact DEMEC about funding and payment timing before installation. Municipal grants.
  2. Submit the signed application and initial documents, then wait for approval.
  3. Install the approved system and submit final inspection, invoice, and warranty documents.

Read on October 22, 2026 from the City of Newark Electric page. A change to this program is a dated line in the changelog.