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Rockland Electric Instant HVAC Rebates Program: Open

Enrollment for 2026 is open. Open. New Jersey Rockland Electric residential customers are eligible for instant rebates on qualifying HVAC installations.

Serves: Communities in Bergen, Passaic and Sussex counties in New Jersey.

Do I Qualify

  • Be a New Jersey Rockland Electric residential customer and own the home.
  • Use a participating contractor in an existing residence.
  • New construction and commercial properties do not qualify.

How Much Comes Off

Rockland Electric Instant HVAC Rebates Program — program page
EquipmentRequirementAmount
Central AC, split or single package, Tier 1SEER2 ≥ 15.2, EER2 ≥ 12$70 per system
Central AC, split or single package, Tier 2SEER2 ≥ 17, EER2 ≥ 12$140 per system
Ductless mini-split ACSEER2 ≥ 20, EER2 ≥ 12.5$525 per system
Smart thermostat with HVAC installationENERGY STAR certified; new installation or replacement of a manual or conventional programmable thermostat as part of an HVAC install$70 per thermostat

Who Files It

The participating contractor buys through an approved distributor. The distributor applies the rebate, and the contractor passes the savings to the homeowner.

The money is paid to the distributor.

The Steps to Apply

  1. Choose a participating contractor and confirm equipment eligibility. Program and contractor information.
  2. Confirm the instant savings are passed through in the installation price.

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