Requires public utilities to provide Energy Star-rated product and appliance rebates of no less than 20 percent of total cost of product or appliance.

This bill requires New Jersey public utilities operating approved energy efficiency or demand reduction programs to offer rebates of at least 20% of the total cost for residential Energy Star-rated appliances and products. It directly affects homeowners purchasing qualifying items like refrigerators, HVAC systems, or lighting that bear the Energy Star label. Utilities must include these rebates as part of their existing programs, approved by the Board of Public Utilities. The policy aims to lower upfront costs for energy-efficient home upgrades without specifying additional program details or outcomes.