What is open in Newark in 2026
Each card names the fact we keep on file, with the date we last read the official page. PSE&G can change or end its programs without notice.
Heat pump that replaces gas, oil or propane
For owners of homes of one to four units. Income-qualified homes can get up to $12,000. Read the Newark heat pump guide.
Standard heat pump
Instant rebate on the contractor's invoice, by efficiency tier. Extra $300 if you are income-qualified.
Heat pump water heater
$750 when it replaces a gas or oil water heater, $450 on the standard list. See the water heater guide.
Appliance rebates
Induction cooktop $250, electric dryer up to $300, washer up to $100, refrigerator up to $100. Apply within 120 days of purchase. See the appliance guide.
GridSmart home battery
For owners who want backup power. New installs only, and you let PSE&G use the battery for up to 100 events a year. See the battery guide.
PSE&G Home Weatherization
Free assessment, products and insulation work for households between 250% and 400% of the poverty level, in a moderate-income area, in NJ SHARES or in an overburdened community.
Comfort Partners
State program for households at or below 250% of the poverty level, in buildings of 14 or fewer units. Call 866-378-4345.
Federal 25C and 25D credits
No federal credit applies to work done after December 31, 2025.
Most of these programs are described in more detail on our PSE&G rebates page, which lists every card with the date we last read it.
Newark's housing, in numbers
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2020 to 2024) counts 121,546 homes in Newark, and 113,384 are someone's usual home. Renters live in 75.6% of them and owners in 24.4%. Buildings with two to four homes make up 40.6% of the city's housing, detached houses 12.6% and attached houses such as rowhouses 10.6%. The rest are larger apartment buildings.
That mix means a Newark rebate usually has two people behind it: an owner who can apply and a tenant who lives with the result. The sections below say who does what.
If you own a one- to four-family building
PSE&G's decarbonization rules cover single-family and attached homes of one to four units, as long as you own the home. That includes the two-family house, which is the most common building type in Newark. You can use the heat pump, water heater and battery rebates, and the on-bill repayment option spreads the cost over your PSE&G bills with no interest. The company requires 12 months of on-time payments, with no credit check.
If you rent
Tenants cannot apply for the heat pump rebates, because the program asks for the owner of the house. You still have options. The appliance rebates are post-purchase and aimed at PSE&G customers, and the free Whole Home Energy Assessment can bring a free smart thermostat and small products into your home. Check the terms before you buy, and ask your landlord before changing anything fixed to the building. If your household income is low, call Comfort Partners.
What heats Newark homes
Utility gas heats 68.3% of homes, electricity 22.6%, bottled gas 2.8% and fuel oil 2.5%. Gas and oil homes can use the large replacement rebate. Electric-heat homes use the standard instant rebate and the heat pump water heater rebate. About 65.6% of Newark's homes were built before 1980 and 23.7% before 1940, so a contractor should check insulation and ductwork before sizing any equipment. Free weatherization first can make a smaller, cheaper heat pump enough.
Free help for lower incomes
Two free programs can reach Newark households. PSE&G Home Weatherization covers households with income between 250% and 400% of the federal poverty level, those in moderate-income areas, NJ SHARES members and overburdened communities. Comfort Partners covers households at or below 250% of poverty, or on SNAP, Section 8, SSI, TANF or General Assistance. Both can include insulation and air sealing at no cost. Call one and let them route you.
Every rebate guide for Newark homes
- Heat Pump rebates in Newark
- Solar rebates in New Jersey
- Home battery rebates in New Jersey
- Electric car and charger rebates in New Jersey
- Heat pump water heater rebates in New Jersey
- Smart thermostat rebates in New Jersey
- Appliance rebates in New Jersey
- Insulation and weatherization rebates in New Jersey
How to get started in Newark
- Look at your electric bill to confirm PSE&G is the company.
- Decide whether you are an owner, a renter or a lower-income household using the sections above.
- Owners: call PSE&G's program line at 1-855-846-2895 and ask for a participating contractor.
- Renters and lower incomes: ask for the free Whole Home Energy Assessment or call Comfort Partners.
- Keep every invoice and model number.
Common questions
Does PSE&G serve Newark?
Yes. Newark appears in Essex County on PSE&G's official service territory list, for both electric and gas.
I rent in Newark. Can I get a heat pump rebate?
Not on your own. The program asks for the owner of the house. You can use appliance rebates and free weatherization if you qualify.
Is there a rebate for a two-family house?
Yes, if you own it. PSE&G's rules cover homes of one to four units.
Are federal tax credits still open?
No. The 25C and 25D credits ended for work done after December 31, 2025.
Where can I run the numbers?
Use our New Jersey rebate calculator and pick PSE&G as your utility.
What to do next
Start with the Newark heat pump guide, then see the PSE&G rebate list and the calculator. Compare with Jersey City, which has the same utility and a different housing mix. Statewide: solar, electric cars and chargers and weatherization. All of New Jersey is on the state hub.
By Sam Menard. Sources, last read October 7, 2026: PSE&G service territory, PSE&G home energy programs, NJ Comfort Partners, Census Bureau, units in structure table B25024. All Newark rebates → Every PSE&G rebate → All New Jersey rebates →