As an official, authorized contractor for the New Jersey Comfort Partners Program, we help eligible residents improve their homes and reduce their utility bills. This program is a partnership between the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) and local utility companies, designed to provide energy-efficiency improvements to income-qualified households. . You can learn more about the statewide initiative on the official NJ Clean Energy Program website.
In addition to Comfort Partners, GreenLife Energy Solutions is also an approved contractor for the Income-Qualified (IQ) Program and the Whole Home Energy Solutions (WHES) Program. The Income-Qualified (IQ) Program also provides free energy-efficiency upgrades for eligible households, helping families improve comfort, safety, and energy performance while lowering their utility costs.
For households that do not meet the income requirements for CP or IQ, the Whole Home Energy Solutions (WHES) Program offers valuable rebates and incentives for improvements such as insulation, air sealing, and HVAC upgrades following a professional home energy audit.
Through these programs, GreenLife Energy Solutions helps homeowners and renters across New Jersey access energy-saving improvements that make their homes more comfortable, efficient, and affordable to operate.
Below are answers to the most common questions we receive.
A: During the audit, a representative performs a technical assessment of your home’s energy use, including inspecting insulation, appliances, and heating systems. They will also perform safety checks on combustion appliances. This allows the auditor to create a customized and effective work plan for your home.
A: Unfortunately, the Comfort Partners program requires your primary heat to be natural gas or electricity. For assistance with homes heated by oil or propane, the state recommends you contact the NJ Department of Community Affairs’ Office of Weatherization.
A: It’s possible. The program includes “Heating/cooling equipment maintenance” and, in some cases, replacement. All major HVAC upgrades require final approval from the utility company and are typically reserved for units that are highly inefficient or have failed.
A: GreenLife Energy Solutions is an official, authorized contractor for the NJ Comfort Partners Program. We partner with New Jersey’s electric and natural gas utilities to perform the in-home energy audits and install the no-cost upgrades. We are not a third-party energy supplier and will never try to switch your utility company. Our mission is to help you save energy and money while making your home more comfortable.
A: The program takes a comprehensive approach. The first step is to contact us to verify your eligibility. From there: Energy Audit: A certified auditor will assess your home to identify opportunities for energy savings. Energy Education: You will receive comprehensive, personalized energy education and counseling to help you manage your energy use. Installation: Our professional crews will install the approved energy-saving measures.
A: Yes, renters are strongly encouraged to apply. The program is available to both homeowners and renters. The only additional requirement is that we must get written permission from your landlord before any work can be installed. We can provide the necessary forms and help with this process.
An energy auditor will perform a home-specific assessment to create a custom plan for you. The goal is to install cost-effective energy efficiency measures, which can include: Insulation and air sealing upgrades, Duct sealing and repair, Heating/cooling equipment maintenance, Replacement of inefficient refrigerators, Thermostats, Efficient lighting products, etc (Upgrades depend on which program you qualify for)
Eligibility depends on factors such as household income, household size, utility provider, and the type of home you live in. In New Jersey, there are several energy-efficiency programs designed to help homeowners and renters improve their homes while lowering energy costs. GreenLife Energy Solutions helps households determine which of the following programs they may qualify for: Comfort Partners (CP)This program is designed for households with incomes up to 250% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. If you qualify, you may receive free energy-efficiency upgrades, including insulation, air sealing, appliance upgrades, and heating or cooling improvements. Income-Qualified (IQ) ProgramHouseholds with incomes between 251% and 400% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines may qualify for the Income-Qualified program, which provides significant rebates and low-cost energy-efficiency upgrades to improve home comfort and reduce energy bills. Whole Home Energy Solutions (WHES)Households above the income limits for IQ may still qualify for the Whole Home Energy Solutions program. This program provides rebates and incentives for improvements such as insulation, air sealing, and HVAC upgrades following a professional home energy audit.
A: These programs are a partnership between the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) and your local electric and natural gas utilities. While they are state-approved programs, they are administered directly through your utility provider.
A: Yes. NJ Comfort Partners is a free program that helps income-eligible customers reduce their utility bills through measures which save energy and money while improving home safety and comfort at no cost to them. For eligible households, all our services are provided at no charge. This is possible because the program is funded through a small fee you already pay on your monthly utility bill.
