Home Weatherization for Income-Qualified Customers

Good News! We are excited to announce that all JCP&L Residential Energy Efficiency programs will be continuing through Dec. 31, 2024! Act now to save money and live more comfortably in your home today!

You may qualify for a free home energy assessment, and energy efficiency and health and safety upgrades, at no charge. 

Home Weatherization for Income-Qualified Customers provides an in-home assessment to identify energy savings opportunities. Depending on your home’s needs, you may also be eligible for the installation of up to $6,000 in energy efficiency upgrades and up to $1,500 in health and safety improvements, all at no cost to you.

To see if you are eligible or to schedule your assessment, call 800-915-8309 and select option 2.

For the home to be eligible, you must meet all the following criteria:

• Be an active JCP&L residential customer with a valid account number, and 
• Be living in a single-family home or in a building with one to four units (home, apartment, townhouse, etc.) that are individually metered, and
• Own the home or have the property owner’s authorization by asking them to complete the Landlord Consent & Permission Agreement

*Homes that are 0 to 5 years old, under builder’s warranty or in foreclosure are not eligible. Homes heated with alternative heating sources, such as propane or oil may not qualify for all of the energy efficiency products listed below. 

Your Assessment

A certified Energy Advisor will inspect your home and recommend specific energy efficiency measures to help you save energy.

You will receive a variety of energy-efficient products, installed at no cost, to help you start using less energy right away. These may include:

• LED lighting
• Hot water conservation measures (water heater pipe insulation, efficient-flow showerheads, faucet aerators)
• Installation of a programmable smart thermostat
• Insulation upgrades in walls, ceilings and attics
• Air sealing of windows and doors
• Ductwork sealing and repair

Additionally, based on the findings from your assessment, you may be eligible for the installation of additional energy efficiency upgrades and health and safety improvements depending on the electric company's approval, all at no cost to you.

To be eligible for home weatherization under this program, you must meet at least ONE of the following income requirements:

1. Your primary residence must be located within a moderate-income census tract as defined by the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (www.ffiec.gov.) Census tract confirmation can be verified by visiting the following page, entering your address, clicking on “Census Demographic Data”, and looking at the Tract Income Level: geomap.ffiec.gov/FFIECGeocMap/GeocodeMap1.aspx , OR
2. You provide proof of participation in the New Jersey SHARES (NJ SHARES) federal/safety net partnership program, OR
3. You provide proof your household income is above 250% and below 400% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (see table below). 

Household Income Levels

(based on 2024 Federal Poverty Levels)

If your household income is above the maximum for the number of people living in your home, you can schedule a Quick Home Energy Checkup by visiting this page or request a more comprehensive home assessment by calling a Participating Contractor listed on this page. If your household income is below the minimum value for the number of people living in your home, you may be eligible for additional services through Comfort Partners, which is offered by the New Jersey Clean Energy Programs. Please visit the Comfort Partners page for more information.

If you’re still uncertain about your eligibility, call 800-915-8309 (option 2) to find out if Home Weatherization is right for you.