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JCP&L HVAC Equipment Rebates: Open
Enrollment for 2026 is open. Rebates are available for energy-efficient heating and cooling improvements.
Serves: Burlington, Essex, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren counties.
Do I Qualify
- Be a New Jersey residential JCP&L customer.
- Install qualifying matched equipment through a qualified contractor.
- New construction does not qualify.
How Much Comes Off
| Equipment | Requirement | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central AC, Tier 1 | SEER2 ≥ 15.2, EER2 ≥ 12 | $100 per system |
| Central AC, Tier 2 | SEER2 ≥ 17, EER2 ≥ 12 | $200 per system |
| Air-source heat pump, Tier 1 | SEER2 ≥ 15.2, EER2 ≥ 11.7, HSPF2 ≥ 7.8 | $500 per system |
| Air-source heat pump, Tier 2 | SEER2 ≥ 17.1, EER2 ≥ 11.7, HSPF2 ≥ 7.8 | $750 per system |
| Cold-climate heat pump, ducted or ductless | SEER2 ≥ 15.2, EER2 ≥ 10, HSPF2 ≥ 8.1; COP 1.75 at 5 degrees | $1,000 per system |
| Ductless mini-split heat pump | SEER2 ≥ 17.1, EER2 ≥ 11.7, HSPF2 ≥ 7.8 | $750 per system |
| Ductless mini-split AC | The provider's category page does not state an efficiency threshold. | $500 per system |
| Geothermal heat pump replacing a heat pump | ENERGY STAR certified; replaces an air-source or ground-source heat pump | $1,500 per system |
| Geothermal heat pump replacing electric furnace/AC | ENERGY STAR certified; replaces an electric forced-air furnace/central air conditioner | $1,500 per system |
| ENERGY STAR smart thermostat | New installation or replacement of a manual or conventional programmable thermostat; controls qualifying HVAC | $100 per thermostat |
| Income-qualified HVAC bonus | Qualifying HVAC equipment; low-to-moderate income up to 400% FPIG; furnace fans and thermostats excluded | $300 per unit |
Valid from January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027.
Who Files It
The homeowner can submit the application. A contractor can file on the homeowner's behalf and receive an assigned rebate.
The provider pays either the contractor or the homeowner.
The Steps to Apply
- Confirm the complete system meets the equipment requirements.
- Submit the paid invoice, AHRI certificate and model/serial evidence within 120 days of purchase. Application and submission instructions.
Read on October 22, 2026 from the JCP&L page. The chart was printed 09-2025-Rev. A change to this program is a dated line in the changelog.