subject: Saving Energy With New Jersey's Clean Energy Program [print this page] New Jersey residents can take advantage of the state's Clean Energy Program to save money on energy-saving changes for their homes. The program's rebates are especially popular. It's important to take full advantage of them to save the most amount of money.
What is New Jersey's Clean Energy Program?
This is a program that is designed to offer incentives to people for reducing their energy waste. It's a statewide program that can be used by individual residents as well as business owners and local New Jersey governments. The majority of the incentives are offered in the form of rebates. However, there are incentives including discounts and free services.
Taking Advantage of New Jersey Energy Rebates
The most popular reason for residents to use the Clean Energy Program is because they can get rebates on their energy-efficient purchases. The purchases that qualify for rebates change from time to time. If you live in New Jersey and are considering the purchase of any new appliance then you should definitely check with the Clean Energy Program to see if there are any current rebates that can help you reduce the cost of the purchase.
Examples of items that may be purchased at a discount using rebates include:
* Washing machines
* Dishwashers
* Central air conditioning units
* Room air conditioners
* Refrigerators
The amount of the rebate will depend on a few factors. One is the cost of the item; higher priced items typically have higher rebates. Another factor is the energy-efficiency of the new purchase. For example, an Energy Star dishwasher that uses less than 324 kWh of energy per year may receive a $25 rebate whereas one that uses less than 307 kWh per year may receive a $50 rebate.
Tips for Saving More with Rebates
When taking advantage of these rebates, you can save more using the following tips:
* Shop around. Energy efficient appliances are sold through many retailers and some are cheaper than others.
* Shop with stores that offer instant rebates. This way you don't have to go through the process of mailing in the rebate and waiting for it.
* Check for new rebates each season. The program often offers seasonal rebates, such as rebates on cooling systems in the summer. Check back regularly to learn about new rebates for items you may need.
* Use the new appliances wisely. Continue to practice energy-saving and money-saving habits even though you have a more energy-efficient appliance than before.
* Use the Clean Energy Program's other money saving services (see below).
Clean Energy Program Services
In addition to the program's rebates, residents should take advantage of some of their other services. For example, they offer free recycling for certain large appliances. Sometimes they even offer additional rebates on this service. For example, if you get a $50 rebate off of a new energy-efficient refrigerator and then also use the program's refrigerator recycling program then you may get free recycling plus an additional $50 rebate. Free shipping on certain energy-saving items, such as lighting, is another service to take advantage of with this program.
