Public Service Electric and Gas customers, New Jersey · Instant discount
PSE&G HVAC Instant Rebates Program
Run by PSE&G (Public Service Electric and Gas)
PSE&G homeowners get an instant rebate on their contractor's invoice for high-efficiency central AC, heat pumps, gas furnaces, boilers, water heaters and smart thermostats installed by a participating contractor, from $60 to $1,050 per measure, plus $300 more per measure for income-qualified households.
Amounts
How much you get
Instant rebate per measure, credited on the participating contractor's invoice. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| Tier 1Central air conditioning (split or single package) | $60 |
| Tier 2Central air conditioning (split or single package) | $120 |
| Tier 1Air-source heat pump (split or single package) | $300 |
| Tier 2Air-source heat pump (split or single package) | $450 |
| Cold climateAir-source heat pump | $600 |
| Heat pump water heater | $450 |
| Furnace fan (ECM motor) | $60 |
| Smart thermostat (with an HVAC install) | $60 |
| Reset controls for boiler | $75 |
| Tier 1Gas boiler | $540 |
| Tier 2Gas boiler | $600 |
| Gas furnace | $540 |
| Tier 1Gas combi heat | $780 |
| Tier 2Gas combi heat | $1,050 |
| Gas storage tank water heater (power-vented) | $240 |
| Tier 1Tankless water heater | $300 |
| Tier 2Tankless water heater | $450 |
| Indirect-fired storage tank water heater | $150 |
| Per eligible measureLow- to moderate-income bonus | $300 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 5 of these.
Current residential PSE&G customer with a valid account number (Butler Electric customers who receive PSE&G residential gas service also qualify).
You must own the house where the installation is done.
New construction homes and commercial properties aren't eligible.
The equipment must be bought from and installed by a participating PSE&G HVAC contractor; the rebate is taken off the invoice.
What to doPick a contractor from PSE&G's participating contractor list (homeenergy.pseg.com/find-contractor), or ask your contractor to apply on the PSE&G Trade Ally Portal. PSE&G HVAC Instant Rebates Program Get a quote from a contractor
For the extra $300 per measure: household income at or below 400% of the Federal Poverty Level, or a home in a low- or moderate-income census tract (self-certified), or enrollment in a safety-net program such as LIHEAP, SNAP, SSI, TANF, USF, PAAD, Lifeline or NJ SHARES.
People in your home Income at or below 1 $63,840 2 $86,560 3 $109,280 4 $132,000 5 $154,720 6 $177,440 7 $200,160 8 $222,880
Equipment
What equipment counts
The program sets these minimums.
SEER2 ≥ 15.2, EER2 ≥ 12.
SEER2 ≥ 17, EER2 ≥ 12.
SEER2 ≥ 15.2, EER2 ≥ 11.7, HSPF2 ≥ 7.8.
SEER2 ≥ 17.1, EER2 ≥ 11.7, HSPF2 ≥ 7.8.
SEER2 ≥ 15.2, EER2 ≥ 10.6, HSPF2 ≥ 7.2.
SEER2 ≥ 17.1, EER2 ≥ 10.6, HSPF2 ≥ 7.2.
SEER2 ≥ 15.2, EER2 ≥ 10, HSPF2 ≥ 8.1, COP ≥ 1.75 at 5°F.
AFUE ≥ 90% - Must replace a non-condensing unit. Condensing to condensing replacement not eligible.
AFUE ≥ 95% - Must replace a non-condensing unit. Condensing to condensing replacement not eligible.
AFUE ≥ 95% - Must replace a non-condensing unit. Condensing to condensing replacement not eligible.
AFUE ≥ 95% - Must replace a non-condensing unit.
AFUE ≥ 97% - Must replace a non-condensing unit.
Power-vented ≤ 55 gallons, UEF ≥ 0.64 medium draw pattern, high draw pattern UEF ≥ 0.68.
Power-vented > 55 gallons, UEF ≥ 0.78 medium draw pattern, high draw pattern UEF ≥ 0.80.
UEF ≥ 0.87.
UEF ≥ 0.95.
ENERGY STAR certified. New installation or replacement of a manual or conventional programmable thermostat, as part of an HVAC install.
Applying
How to apply
Your contractor applies for you.
- Choose a participating PSE&G HVAC contractor.
The contractor confirms your eligibility, explains on-bill repayment and checks whether you qualify for extra incentives.
- Have the equipment installed.
The instant rebate is shown as a deduction on your invoice.
- Sign the customer acknowledgment form when the job is done.
Forms and instructionsPSE&G HVAC Instant Rebates Program
Questions about applying1-855-846-2895 or PSEGHomeEnergy@icf.com
Stacking
Use it with
Appliances discounted through the HVAC Instant Rebates Program can't also get a PSE&G post-purchase appliance rebate. On-bill repayment can finance the rest of the project.
Public Service Electric and Gas customers, New Jersey
PSE&G On-Bill Repayment
Up to $75,000
PSE&G customers doing an HVAC Instant Rebates or Whole Home Energy Solutions project can pay for it interest-free on their PSE&G bill: up to $25,000, or up to $75,000 when up to $50,000 goes to heat pumps and other building decarbonization measures, over 84 or 120 months.
Checked Oct 25, 2026
Public Service Electric and Gas customers, New Jersey
PSE&G Residential Building Decarbonization
Up to $12,000
PSE&G electric customers who own a 1-4 unit home can get large instant rebates for switching from gas, oil or propane heat to a heat pump: up to $10,000 ($12,000 for low- to moderate-income households) for a full cold climate heat pump conversion, plus rebates for ground source heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, decommissioning, ducts and electrical upgrades.
Checked Oct 25, 2026
Can’t be combined withPSE&G Appliance Rebates Program
Your address
Next steps
Check that it covers your address. Then, if you want, ask for a contractor quote.
Is it available at your address?
Before anything else
Your quote request is in If a contractor we work with serves your ZIP, they can contact you. We take one request per person; contact us to change it.
Get an email if this program changes
We'll write if its amount, status or deadline changes. Nothing else.
FAQ
Questions
How much does PSE&G HVAC Instant Rebates Program pay?
$60 to $1,050, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Do I need to be a Public Service Electric and Gas customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in Public Service Electric and Gas customers, New Jersey. See Do I qualify for the details.
Is there an income limit?
For the extra $300 per measure: household income at or below 400% of the Federal Poverty Level, or a home in a low- or moderate-income census tract (self-certified), or enrollment in a safety-net program such as LIHEAP, SNAP, SSI, TANF, USF, PAAD, Lifeline or NJ SHARES.
Do renters qualify?
You must own the house where the installation is done.
Do I have to use a contractor?
Yes. The equipment must be bought from and installed by a participating PSE&G HVAC contractor; the rebate is taken off the invoice.
Can I combine it with other rebates?
Yes, with PSE&G On-Bill Repayment and PSE&G Residential Building Decarbonization. See Use it with.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 25, 2026.
Can I get the rebate as a check instead?
No. Rebates through the HVAC Instant Rebate Program can only be credited as a deduction on your project invoice.
What if I don't want to use a participating contractor?
You may still get savings on some equipment through PSE&G's Appliance Rebates Program, which pays a post-purchase rebate on equipment from any retailer.
Can I get more than one rebate?
Only one for your primary heating or cooling system. You can claim additional rebates for a qualifying water heater and for a smart thermostat if your home doesn't already have one.
Does PSE&G inspect the installation?
Not for quality or safety. PSE&G does random inspections to confirm the qualifying equipment was installed and will call you if you're selected.
Does my whole system have to be high efficiency?
Usually, yes. Your entire heating and cooling system must meet the minimum SEER and EER ratings as specified by AHRI, and in most cases your furnace or air handler must be high efficiency, so confirm with your contractor.
Plain words
Words used on this page
- SEER2 and EER2
- Cooling efficiency ratings on the model’s spec sheet. Higher is better.
- HSPF2
- A heat pump’s heating efficiency rating. Higher is better.
- UEF
- A water heater’s efficiency rating. Higher is better.
- Federal poverty level
- An income line set each year by the federal government, by household size.
References
Sources
This page is built from these official pages, run by the program itself.
When one of these pages changes, we re-check this page against it.
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