Loading NuWatt Energy...
We use your location to provide localized solar offers and incentives.
We serve MA, NH, CT, RI, ME, VT, NJ, PA, and TX
Loading NuWatt Energy...
FREE Energy Upgrades for Income-Eligible Households
Comfort Partners provides comprehensive energy improvements at zero cost to qualifying NJ households. Free assessment, free insulation, free heating repairs, free appliance replacements. If your income is at or below 225% FPL or you are enrolled in qualifying programs, you are eligible.
Updated February 2026
Every item below is provided at zero cost. No copay, no application fee, no out-of-pocket expense. Typical value per household: $3,000-$8,000.
If your household income is at or below these amounts, you qualify for Comfort Partners. 2025-2026 guidelines shown.
If you are enrolled in any of the following programs, you automatically qualify for Comfort Partners -- no additional income verification needed:
From eligibility check to completed improvements -- all at zero cost to you.
Review the 225% FPL thresholds above, or check if you are enrolled in any of the alternate qualifying programs (USF, LIHEAP, SNAP, etc.).
Call 800-915-8309 or contact your utility directly. PSE&G, JCP&L, ACE, and RECO each administer their own Comfort Partners program.
Most recent tax return, pay stubs, or proof of enrollment in qualifying assistance programs.
A BPI-certified auditor performs a comprehensive energy assessment — same quality as HPwES but at zero cost to you.
All qualifying improvements are installed at 100% program cost — no copay, no out-of-pocket expense. Typical value: $3,000-$8,000.
Call Comfort Partners directly: 800-915-8309. Or contact your utility's Comfort Partners line for faster service in your territory.
Section 25C (heat pumps, insulation) and 25D (residential solar) expired December 31, 2025. They provide $0 in 2026. Comfort Partners is a state-funded direct program and is fully available.
Comfort Partners covers physical improvements. These programs help with ongoing utility costs and emergency situations.
NJ utility bill discount for low-income customers — reduces monthly gas and electric
Federally funded home weatherization for low-income households
Comfort Partners is NJCEP's income-eligible program that provides FREE comprehensive energy improvements to qualifying NJ households. There is no copay, no application fee, and no out-of-pocket cost. Improvements include insulation, air sealing, heating system repair or replacement, refrigerator replacement, LED lighting, and health/safety measures. Typical value of improvements: $3,000-$8,000 per household.
You qualify if your household income is at or below 225% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). For a household of 4, this is approximately $69,750 per year. You also qualify automatically if you are enrolled in LIHEAP, Universal Service Fund (USF), Lifeline rate, SNAP, NJ FamilyCare (Medicaid), SSI, Section 8, or TANF. Proof of income or enrollment in a qualifying program is required.
HPwES costs $150 copay and provides 50% off insulation (max $4,000). Comfort Partners is completely FREE -- 100% of improvements are covered at zero cost. Comfort Partners also includes additional benefits beyond insulation: heating system repair/replacement, refrigerator replacement, air conditioning, and health/safety measures. The eligibility threshold is 225% FPL for Comfort Partners.
Each of NJ's four electric utilities administers its own Comfort Partners program: PSE&G (800-854-4444), JCP&L (800-662-3115), ACE (800-642-3780), and RECO (877-434-4100). You can also call the main Comfort Partners line at 800-915-8309. The improvements and eligibility rules are the same regardless of utility.
After verifying eligibility (1-2 weeks), a BPI-certified auditor performs a free comprehensive assessment (4-6 hours). The improvement plan is developed within 2-3 weeks, and installation typically begins 3-6 weeks after the assessment. Total timeline from application to completed improvements is typically 8-16 weeks, depending on scope and contractor availability.
Yes. Renters can apply for Comfort Partners, but landlord authorization is required for structural improvements like insulation. The renter applies and must meet the income requirements. Direct install items (LEDs, showerheads, pipe insulation) can be done without landlord approval. Heating system work requires landlord participation.
Comfort Partners can be combined with other NJ assistance programs including LIHEAP (federal heating bill assistance), USF (NJ utility bill discount), NJ SHARES (emergency utility bill help), and the federal Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). These programs serve different needs -- Comfort Partners handles physical improvements while LIHEAP and USF help with ongoing utility costs.
NuWatt Energy provides this guide as an educational resource. Comfort Partners eligibility and benefits are sourced from njcleanenergy.com and utility program materials. Verify current availability by calling Comfort Partners at 800-915-8309.
$150 copay assessment for standard-income households.
50% off insulation through HPwES pathway (max $4,000).
$500 NJCEP + $200 PSE&G adder for heat pump water heaters.
Up to $7,500 for whole-home heat pump electrification.
Full cost breakdown after all NJ rebates and utility adders.
Complete overview of all NJ Clean Energy programs.
If you qualify, you receive FREE comprehensive energy improvements worth $3,000-$8,000. Insulation, heating, appliances -- all at zero cost. Call today to check your eligibility.