Direct Install Program
Direct Install Program
For business owners, across New Jersey looking to lower their energy costs with utility-funded HVAC upgrades and get up to 80% costs covered plus 0% interest.
- Up to 80% project cost forgiveness
- 5-years, 0% APR On-Bill Repayment
- No-Cost Energy Assessment, Customized Report and Energy Efficiency Measures
The NJ Direct Install Program
Announcement: The 2026 Direct Install Program is Now Open for New Jersey Business Owners!
Through utility-sponsored energy efficiency programs, businesses can access generous incentives and financing options to upgrade lighting, HVAC, refrigeration, and more.
You may qualify to:
- Save up to 30% on your energy bills
- Pay as little as 20% of the total project cost
- Repay the balance over 60 months at 0% interest
The 2026 Whole Home Program Funding & On-Bill Repayment Expires on:
December 31st, 2026
NEW JERSEY UTILITIES SUPPORTING THE WHOLE HOME ENERGY SOLUTIONS ENERGY PROGRAM
Streamlined Facility Upgrades
Oxford Energy helps your business upgrade aging lighting, HVAC, and refrigeration systems—boosting operational performance, cutting energy waste, and creating a more reliable, comfortable environment for staff and customers.
Up to 30% Energy Savings
Save on utility bills through high-efficiency equipment designed to reduce your overall energy use.
No Upfront Cost with Up to 80% Project Cost Covered
Most eligible businesses may only pay 20% of total upgrade costs. The rest is covered through utility-sponsored incentives, with 0% interest repayment over 60 months—all handled directly by Oxford Energy.
Trusted Work by Ideal Builders
As a certified trade ally facilitator, Oxford Energy handles everything—from audit to installation—ensuring quality results backed by years of expertise.
Here's how to participate in The 2025 WHES Program!
Schedule an Energy Assessment
Schedule a Courtesy Energy Assessment at no cost. A Technical Advisor will come to assess your eligibility and coordinate a follow-up Results Meeting with you
Get your Energy Report
During your Results Meeting, a Technical Advisor will discuss your Energy Report including the program approved energy-saving improvements, in-person or virtually.
Submit an Application
A Technical Advisor will assist in completing your application for funding and On-Bill Repayment, Ideal Builders will submit your application on your behalf.
Approved & Installed
Congratulations! Once your application has been approved by the utility program, we will inform you and you will coordinate your date of installation with our scheduling department!
Upgraded!
You will receive your official Home Energy Score, Pearl Certification, warranties and equipment registration. Once installed, kindly share your experience with family and friends! Check out our THANK YOU Referral Program.
Benefits of WHES Program with Ideal Builders
No Upfront Costs
Most homeowners qualify for 100% funding through your utility company after the energy assessment.
Peace of Mind
Ideal Builders is a "Turn Key" full service facilitator of the WHES program. We treat every customer's home as if our very own!
Comfort
Do you experience temperature differences in your home? Drafty areas? Air sealing, insulation and proper sized HVAC equipment will help to remove most hot and cold spots throughout your home.
Pearl Certification
You will receive your official Home Energy Score and Pearl Certification which can increase your home's value with national recognition.
Total Energy Savings
With upgraded energy efficient homes, customers can reduce their annual utility usage up to 30%.
Up to 10 Years of Manufacturer Warranty
We only install the most reliable equipment, backed by some of the longest manufacturer warranties available.
Healthy
The "whole-house" approach to energy efficiency can improve indoor air quality and mitigate asthma, allergies and other health-related issues.
Better Planet
Heating and cooling upgrades can remediate R-22 refrigerant and its harmful effects on the Ozone layer and reduce the global carbon foot print.