What is open in Toms River in 2026
Each card names the fact we keep on file, with the date we last read the official page. Funds are limited and the programs can change.
Clean Comfort heat pump
For existing single-family homes that now burn gas, oil or propane. Moderate-income homes can get up to $12,000. Read the Toms River heat pump guide.
Standard heat pump
Air source up to $1,000, ductless up to $750, ground source up to $1,500.
Heat pump water heater
ENERGY STAR certified. Clean Comfort pays $750 too when it replaces a fossil fuel unit. See the water heater guide.
Appliances and thermostat
Dryer up to $300, washer up to $150, refrigerator up to $100, thermostat $100. See the appliance guide.
Whole Home Energy Solutions
Rebate grows with the energy savings your home is modeled to get, with 0% loans for qualified applicants.
Income-qualified weatherization
No-cost upgrades for moderate-income households, plus up to $2,500 in healthy home improvements.
State solar credits
Paid on the power a rooftop system makes. See the solar guide.
Charge Up New Jersey
For a new electric car from an eligible dealer. See the electric car guide.
Federal 25C and 25D credits
No federal credit applies to work done after December 31, 2025.
Every JCP&L card, with the date we last read it, is on our JCP&L rebates page.
Toms River in numbers
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2020 to 2024) counts 46,504 homes in Toms River township and 38,047 that are someone's usual home. Owners hold 82.1% and renters 17.9%. Detached houses are 78.0% of all homes, attached houses 5.0% and buildings of two to four homes 3.0%. Compared with Newark, Jersey City and Atlantic City, this is the most owner-occupied and the most single-family town in our New Jersey set.
Why that suits Clean Comfort
JCP&L's Clean Comfort program is for existing single-family homes and pays the account holder, or the contractor if the customer signs that over. A town where most households own a detached house has almost no one left out by those rules. The condition that does matter is the old fuel. The old heating system must burn gas, oil or propane. Utility gas heats 85.4% of Toms River homes, so most homes meet it. Electricity heats 9.5%, fuel oil 2.9% and bottled gas 1.2%.
Newer stock, fewer old-house problems
Only 2.6% of Toms River homes were built before 1940 and 53.7% before 1980, while 19.4% were built in 2000 or later. Compared with Newark, where 23.7% predate 1940, there are fewer homes with unusual, hard-to-duct layouts. Still, any house needs a heating load calculation before a heat pump is sized, and air sealing before insulation, which JCP&L's Whole Home program requires.
Solar, with a clear caveat
Homeowners with a roof and no big trees are the people who ask about solar. New Jersey does not pay a cash rebate. It pays credits of $77 per megawatt-hour of power made, for projects registered on or after July 27, 2026, plus net metering and a property tax exemption. The federal credit ended. Get two quotes and check that the price makes sense without any federal money. See our solar guide for the details.
Batteries and outages
JCP&L has no home battery rebate that we found. PSE&G has one, but it is for PSE&G customers. The state has only a proposal for new battery help. If you want backup power, plan to pay full price and read our battery guide for the questions to ask.
Every rebate guide for Toms River homes
- Heat Pump rebates in Toms River
- 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 Toms River
- Look at your electric bill. If it says JCP&L, use this page. If it says Atlantic City Electric, use the Atlantic City guide.
- Call JCP&L's program line at 855-449-3090 for a Whole Home Energy Solutions assessment, or pick a licensed heating contractor for Clean Comfort.
- Ask for written quotes with each rebate line.
- Apply within 120 days of installation and keep every invoice.
- Lower income? Call 800-915-8309 (option 2) to check the weatherization program.
Common questions
Does JCP&L serve Toms River?
Yes, JCP&L serves Ocean County, including the Holiday City section of Toms River. Part of Ocean County is served by Atlantic City Electric, so check your bill.
Is there a battery rebate in Toms River?
We found none from JCP&L or the state. PSE&G's battery rebate is only for PSE&G customers.
Can I get a rebate for a second home here?
Ask JCP&L first. The rebates are tied to the electric account at the address where the equipment is used, and we found no written answer for part-year homes.
Is there a federal tax credit for solar or heat pumps?
No. The 25C and 25D credits ended for work done after December 31, 2025.
Where do I start for free help?
Call 800-915-8309 (option 2) for JCP&L income-qualified weatherization, or Comfort Partners at 866-378-4345.
What to do next
Start with the Toms River heat pump guide, then the JCP&L rebate list and the calculator. Compare with Atlantic City, a very different housing market a short drive away. More: weatherization and smart thermostats. See the New Jersey hub for everything.
By Sam Menard. Sources, last read October 7, 2026: JCP&L energy efficiency store, JCP&L Clean Comfort application, NJ Clean Energy Program solar incentive, Census Bureau, units in structure table B25024. All Toms River rebates → Every JCP&L rebate → All New Jersey rebates →