Requires public utilities to provide Energy Star-rated product and appliance rebates at time of sale.

This bill requires public utilities in New Jersey (like electricity and gas companies) that run approved energy efficiency programs to offer customers the option to deduct Energy Star rebate amounts directly from the final price at the point of sale when purchasing eligible residential appliances. It applies to utilities already administering rebate programs for Energy Star-labeled products, as approved by the Board of Public Utilities. The key mechanism shifts rebates from post-purchase refunds to immediate price reductions during checkout, simplifying access for consumers. Utilities retain authority to set specific eligibility requirements for the rebates. The policy change aims to make energy-efficient appliance purchases more accessible without altering existing rebate program structures.