Central Air Conditioners
The COOLAdvantage Program provides rebates for qualifying high efficiency central air conditioners. To be eligible, you must purchase, install, and operate a home cooling system that meets all program requirements. Call 866-NJSMART for detailed information.
Promotion Dates
Rebate levels are for purchases made on or after February 15, 2012.
- Please see below under 2011 applications for rebates purchased before February 15, 2012.
Important:
Please allow up to 120 days from the date we receive all required information to process your rebate. To expedite the processing of your application, please be sure to review the instructions carefully and provide all required information and materials.
Rebate Levels
There are two tables below, one for customers of Atlantic City Electric, JPC&L, PSEG, and Rockland Electric, and another for customers of Municipal and Cooperative Electric Utilities. Please refer to the correct table.
| 2012 Central Air Conditioner Rebate for Customers of Atlantic City Electric, JCP&L, PSEG and Rockland Electric for systems purchased on or after February 15, 2012 | ||
| Equipment Type | Minimum Efficiency Level | Incentive |
| Central Air Conditioning or Ductless Mini-Split A/C System | Compressor and coil combination that yield >= SEER* 16 and EER 13 | $500 |
| Geothermal Heat Pump | Must be ENERGY STAR qualified. ENERGY STAR qualified product lists may be found at www.energystar.gov |
$500 |
*SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio), EER (Energy Efficiency Ratio)
ACCA Manual J and S outputs are not required for Ductless Mini-Split Systems
| 2012 Central Air Conditioner Rebate for Municipal and Co-op Electric Customers for systems purchased on or after February 15, 2012 Note: Program Suspended for Purchases made after May 24, 2012 |
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| Equipment Type | Minimum Efficiency Level | Incentive |
| Central Air Conditioning or Ductless Mini-Split A/C System | Compressor and coil combination that yield >= SEER* 16 and EER 13 | $500 |
| Geothermal Heat Pump | Must be ENERGY STAR qualified. ENERGY STAR qualified product lists may be found at www.energystar.gov |
$500 |
As listed in the CEE-AHRI Online Database, which can be found at www.ceedirectory.org and www.energystar.gov
*SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio), EER (Energy Efficiency Ratio)ACCA Manual J and S outputs are not required for Ductless Mini-Split Systems.
Important:
For all equipment types, (except ductless mini-split systems), ACCA Manual J and Manual S outputs are required to demonstrate that the installed system is sized within 15% variance of requirement and correctly selected for the dwelling. Your contractor will need to provide this information.
Funding is almost exhausted for oil, propane and municipal electric customers who whish to participate in New Jersey's WARMAdvantage and COOLAdvantage HVAC Programs. Applications for purchases made through May 24th will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. The program will be suspended for purchases after May 24th pending availability of additional funds.
Please check back periodically for new information regarding new potential funding.
Eligible Equipment
Central Air Conditioner rebate amounts are based on the unit's SEER and EER and documentation that the proper installation requirements have been met. Both the condenser and coil must be replaced or installed as a matched set as rated in the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute certified performance criteria.
2012 Application Forms
- COOLAdvantage Application (for systems purchased on or after February 15, 2012) for Atlantic City Electric, JCP&L, PSEG and Rockland Electric Customers.
- COOLAdvantage Application (for systems purchased on or after February 15, 2012) for Municipal and Co-op Electric Customers.
- COOLAdvantage Application (for systems purchased between February 15, 2011 and February 14, 2012) for Atlantic City Electric, JCP&L, PSEG and Rockland Electric Customers.
- COOLAdvantage Application (for systems purchased between Oct. 1, 2011 and February 14, 2012) for Municipal and Co-op Electric Customers.
Additional Opportunities to Save
- Consider scheduling a home energy assessment from Home Performance with ENERGY STAR to help you save even more and improve the comfort, safety, and durability of your home.
- Are you wondering what other rebates might be available? Visit our Rebates and Promotions page.
Questions About Your Rebate Status?
Do you have a question about a rebate that you already submitted? Contact us at 866-NJSMART. You may also submit your question online.
Please allow up to 120 days to receive a rebate.