⚠️ Verify current program amounts and qualifying lists at your utility’s website. NJ Clean Energy programs update frequently.

New Jersey homeowners can get $50–100 back on a qualifying smart thermostat, and if you’re in a ConnectedSolutions territory, you can stack seasonal demand-response credits on top of that. The two main channels: PSE&G (the state’s largest utility) and the NJ Clean Energy Program, which covers customers of PSE&G, JCP&L, South Jersey Gas, and Elizabethtown Gas.

PSE&G Smart Thermostat Rebate

PSE&G is the largest utility in New Jersey, serving the northern and central portions of the state including Newark, Trenton, and surrounding areas.

Rebate amount: $50–100 per ENERGY STAR certified thermostat
How to apply: Submit through PSE&G’s residential rebate portal at pseg.com after purchase; keep your itemized receipt

PSE&G’s programs vary by year. In recent years, the rebate has been available for electric and gas customers. Check whether gas-heated homes vs. electrically-heated homes qualify under the current program year.

NJ Clean Energy Program

New Jersey’s Board of Public Utilities administers the NJ Clean Energy Program, which funds efficiency rebates delivered through participating utilities statewide. Smart thermostat rebates may be available through this channel even if your specific utility doesn’t list them independently.

Rebate amount: $50–75
Who qualifies: Customers of participating NJ utilities with ENERGY STAR certified thermostats
How to apply: Submit through njcleanenergy.com or your utility’s rebate portal (both routes lead to the same program)

NJ Clean Energy covers customers of multiple utilities. If you’re served by JCP&L (Jersey Central Power & Light), SJG (South Jersey Gas), or Elizabethtown Gas, check this program even if your utility doesn’t have a standalone thermostat rebate.

ConnectedSolutions in New Jersey

New Jersey utilities including PSE&G and JCP&L have participated in the ConnectedSolutions demand-response program, one of the highest-paying thermostat demand-response programs in the US.

ConnectedSolutions structure:
– Enroll your qualifying smart thermostat
– Allow modest temperature adjustments during summer peak events
– Earn $75–$170 per cooling season (varies by utility and location)

This is separate from and stackable with the purchase rebate. See Smart Thermostat Demand Response Programs: How to Earn Bill Credits for the full ConnectedSolutions breakdown.

Qualifying Models

NJ-eligible thermostats: ecobee Enhanced/Premium, Google Nest, Honeywell T9/Sensi, Amazon Smart Thermostat (rebate amount, demand-response eligibility, how to apply)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does PSE&G rebate for a smart thermostat?
$50–100 for ENERGY STAR certified models. Verify the current amount at pseg.com before purchasing, since amounts change by program year.

What is the NJ Clean Energy Program?
A statewide efficiency program administered by New Jersey’s Board of Public Utilities and delivered through participating utilities. It funds rebates for various energy efficiency measures including smart thermostats, often at rates similar to individual utility programs.

Can I get both a purchase rebate and ConnectedSolutions credits in NJ?
Yes. They’re independent programs. The purchase rebate is one-time (at installation). ConnectedSolutions is an ongoing demand-response program that pays seasonal credits.

Which NJ utilities participate in ConnectedSolutions?
PSE&G and JCP&L have been ConnectedSolutions participants. Verify current participation at your utility’s website or through the ecobee app (which shows available programs for your location).

What if I’m served by a smaller NJ utility?
Check njcleanenergy.com: the NJ Clean Energy Program covers customers of multiple utilities that may not advertise their own standalone rebate programs.