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Sustainable Jersey Gold Star Standard Energy
Nancy Quirk Energy Program Manager Sustainable Jersey
Sharing Positive Energy Atlantic-Cape May Regional Hub
Hammonton, NJ
February 21, 2018
Sustainable Jersey Supporters
Underwriters
Grants Program Underwriters
Platinum Sponsors
Silver Sponsor
Bronze Sponsors
Gold Sponsor
What is Sustainable Jersey?
o Tools, resources, and guidance to help municipalities and schools
become more sustainable
o Grants and funding for municipalities and schools
o Regional Hubs
o Atlantic-Cape May
o Essex
o Hunterdon
o Mercer
o Middlesex
o Monmouth
o Somerset
o Tri-County Sustainability Alliance (Camden-Burlington-Gloucester)
• Certification program for municipalities and schools
Program Participants
Municipal Program
445 (79%) participating 200 Certified - 152 Bronze - 48 Silver
Schools Program
290 Districts (49%) 732 Schools 194 Schools Certified - 181 Bronze - 13 Silver
Municipal Program Schools Program
Actions: Prosperity, Planet, People
• Municipalities choose from menu of actions to accumulate points
• Actions created by issue-based Task Forces:
• subject matter experts
• local leaders
• state / federal agencies
• stakeholders
Municipal Program Energy Actions – 2017 Certification Cycle
Municipal Operations
Community Energy Use
Municipal Program Energy Actions
Climate Planning and Energy Efficiency
Renewable Energy Alternative Fuel Vehicles
• Municipal Carbon Footprint • Energy Tracking and
Management • Energy Efficiency for Municipal
Facilities
• Community Carbon Footprint • Climate Action Plan • Residential Energy Efficiency
Outreach • Commercial Energy Efficiency
Outreach
• On-Site Solar Energy • On-Site Geothermal • On-Site Wind Energy • Purchase Renewable Energy
• Wind Ordinance • Renewable GEA • Make Your Town Solar Friendly • Community-Led Solar
Initiatives
• Fleet Inventory • AFV Procurement • Vehicle Conversion to AFV
• Make Your Town EV Friendly • Public EV Chargers
Gold Star Standard in Energy
Municipal Emissions Standard – operations / facilities
– buildings, exterior lighting, fleets
Community Emissions Standard – community-wide greenhouse
gas (GHG) emissions
Gold Star Standard in Energy
• Municipal operations
Lower GHG emissions from municipal operations and facilities
o Municipal buildings
o Fleet Management
o Operations (landscaping, energy and water conservation, etc. )
o Driver Training
o Green Building Training
• Community-wide
Lower community-wide GHG
o Make Your Town Electric Vehicle Friendly
o Public Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
o Make Your Town Solar Friendly
o Community Led Solar Initiatives
o Residential Energy Efficiency
o Commercial Energy Efficiency
Energy Efficiency for Facilities
• 5 points - Audit on at least one building
• 10 points - Local Government Energy Audit (LGEA) that covers all buildings
• 15 points – Significant upgrade work (at least 10% cost savings demonstrated)
• 20 points - LGEA that covers all buildings PLUS significant upgrade work
• at least 10% demonstrated cost savings for one building
• 30 points – Efficiency upgrades with 10%-19% decrease in energy consumption
• 40 points – Efficiency upgrades with 20%-29% decrease in energy consumption
• 50 points - Efficiency upgrades with at least 30% decrease in energy consumption
Building Efficiency: Historic Buildings
• Older buildings were built to last!
• Buildings older than 1920 are MORE efficient than those built later in the 20th Century
• Built without modern heating and cooling
• Energy savings designs such as deep eaves, cross ventilation
• South-facing for solar gain
• Old growth wood
• Requires specific expertise for
energy retrofit
William Black House, Hammonton, NJ www.historicalsocietyof Hammonton.org
Woodbridge Community Center
•NJ Clean Energy Program incentives: $45,000
•$50,000 per year cost savings
•Payback in five years
– Automated building control system for HVAC
– New water heating units
– Efficient water pump system
– Lighting replacements
Warren Municipal Building
Behavior-Based Energy Conservation Programs
• Activities to change energy behaviors
o “Energy Patrol” contests
o Walk-through audit checklists
o Holiday-shutdown activities
• “Energy Campaign”
o Brochures, flyers, email blasts
o School Assembly presentations
On-Site Solar
• Solar Thermal for domestic hot water needs
• Solar PV plus storage
– islanding for emergency operations
Bradley Beach Recreation Center Solar PV
• Manchester Township Police Department
• Solar Thermal System on municipal rooftop
• Provides hot water for – five (5) showers
– sixteen (16) sinks
Municipal Fleets: Alternative Fuel Vehicles
• Code enforcement vehicles
• Police vehicle fleet
• Light and heavy duty trucks
• Bus fleet
• Options • Electric • Propane • Natural Gas
• Cleaner burning
• Air quality/health benefit
• Lower noise level
• Reduced maintenance costs
• Lower greenhouse gas emissions
Municipal Duty Cycle
southjerseygasngv.com/confirmation/cng-conversion-case-studies
School Fleets: Electric, Propane School Bus
• Nation’s largest fleet – 480,000 school buses in operation
• Largest form of mass transit
• Alternative fuel vehicles cost more than diesel
• Save 40-50% on fuel costs
• Healthier Air
• Reduced CO2 emissions
• Quieter
• Less expensive O&M
Fleet Route Optimization: Telematics
• Planning optimal routes maximizes efficiency
– Reduce miles driven
– Reduce time spent in traffic
– Reduce number of vehicles needed for routes
For more information:
– U.S. Department of Energy Alternative Fuel Data Center
Images: sussex.nj.us/Cit-e-Access/webpage
afdc.energy.gov/conserve/behavior_strategies.html
NJBPU CNG Vehicle Grant Program
• Heavy duty vehicles: Class 5 through Class 8 trucks • Vehicles in Bergen, Camden, Gloucester, Hudson, Mercer,
Middlesex, and Ocean Counties • Municipalities, nonprofits, corporations, LLCs • Funding covers incremental cost of CNG over diesel • Award cap is $20K per vehicle; $40K per applicant • Application window closes at noon on April 2, 2018
• For further detail:
http://www.nj.gov/bpu/commercial/cng.html
• Submit applications or inquiries to: [email protected]
Make Your Community Friendly for Solar and EVs
Supportive Solar Zoning Ordinance
• Adopt Solar Zoning Ordinance
• Amend Permitting Fee Ordinance
• Post requirements online
• Train permitting, codes, and inspection staff
Streamlined Permitting
EV Zoning ordinance
• Zoning Ordinance
• EV parking spaces
• Training for local officials
Outreach activities
• Incentive for pre-wiring for EV charging station
• Commitment from 3 local partners for workplace chargers
• Awareness event
Community Led Solar Initiatives
Group Purchasing Program
• Sustainable Jersey Solar Challenge
• Solarize campaign
• Solarize campaign for businesses
• Awareness building and outreach
– Financial institutions
– Chamber of Commerce
– Realtors
• Incentives
– ‘Solar ready’ checklist
– Waive permitting fees
– Utilize local workforce trainees
Activities and Incentives
• Required elements
– Municipality instrumental in the project
– Publicly available
– Listed on “public directory”
– Signage/Promotion of Charging Stations
• Charging station may be:
– Located on private property
– Owned and operated by
a local nonprofit
• It Pays to Plug In Grant Program:
drivegreen.nj.gov/programs.html
Public EV Charging Infrastructure
EV Group Purchase Program
•Community-Led Outreach Campaign
•Engage local auto dealerships for:
– Discount pricing
– Limited duration
• Increase support for EV Friendly policies and Public EV Charging Infrastructure
•Can be paired with Solar Group Purchase Program
Source: Refuel Colorado. www.refuelcolorado.com/sites/default
/files/poster-december-leaf-sv.pdf
EV Group Purchase Program Outcomes
• Northern Colorado – 300% increase in EV sales
o 15 EVs sold in 2014 o 59 EVs sold in 2015
• Boulder, Colorado
– 230% increase in EV sales o 52 EVs sold in 2014 o 173 EVs sold in 2015
• Price break offered: – $8,500 dealer discount
• Plus tax credits:
– $7,500 federal tax credit – Colorado tax credit
Source: Southwest Energy Efficiency Project. The Electric Vehicle and Solar Photovoltaic Power Purchase Handbook: A Toolkit for Developing EV and Rooftop Solar Group Purchase Programs. http://refuelcolorado.com/Power_Purchase_Handbook.pdf
EV Car Sharing Programs
• Moderately dense neighborhoods – car dependent
– adjacent to transit hubs
– ‘sweet spot’ for car sharing
• Densely populated low income neighborhoods – provide transportation options
– can introduce EVs to this market segment
• Reduces VMT
• Saves household transportation costs
• Public private partnerships
greenlining.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Electric-Carsharing-in-Underserved-Communities-spreads.pdf
Residential Energy Efficiency Outreach
Green team partners with municipal officials to complete targeted outreach program for the Home Performance with Energy Star and Comfort Partners programs.
Average participation rate improvement in six pilot communities was a “6.8-fold” increase.
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Glen Rock Highland Park Millburn Princeton Watchung Woodbridge
Participation Rate Improvement for HPwES program
3 yr average prior to program Program average
Commercial Energy Efficiency Outreach
Green team partners with municipal officials to complete targeted outreach program to local businesses for the Direct Install program.
Pathways to Gold Star in Energy
Sample Town A
• Municipal Carbon Footprint
• Plus six required actions – Make Your Town Solar
Friendly
– Community Led Solar Initiatives
– Make Your Town Electric Vehicle Friendly
– Public Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
– Residential Energy Efficiency
– Commercial Energy Efficiency
Sample Town B
• Municipal Carbon Footprint
• Substitute preapproved activities, for example: – Renewable Government Energy
Aggregation (RGEA)
– EV Challenge
• Provide robust data to demonstrate GHG reductions of 1% per year for 3 years
Renewable Government Energy Aggregation (RGEA)
• Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) is a municipal energy procurement model that replaces the utility as the default supplier of electricity for residential customers in a community
• RGEA is a Sustainable Jersey action that utilizes the CCA model to spur adoption of cleaner energy in NJ
• RGEA Action points
• sliding scale
• based on % renewable energy 15.99%
0.00%
5.00%
10.00%
15.00%
20.00%
25.00%
30.00%
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
New Jersey Renewable Portfolio Standard % of Renewable Energy Content
Community Choice Aggregation (CCA)
Image: www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Programs/Clean-Energy-Communities/Clean-Energy-Communities-Program-High-Impact-Action-Toolkits/Community-Choice-Aggregation
Going for Gold!
• It’s needed!
– Gold Star in Energy demonstrates commitment to reducing GHG emissions in time to stabilize climate
• It’s feasible!
– Meeting 2 Gold Star Standards gets needed reductions using known strategies: o For municipal operations
o For community-wide emissions
• Sustainable Jersey staff are here to help!
– Nancy Quirk, Energy Program Manager
Community Outreach Strategies to Promote Energy Efficiency
Nancy Quirk Energy Program Manager Sustainable Jersey
Sharing Positive Energy Atlantic-Cape May Regional Hub
NJM Hammonton, NJ
February 21, 2018
Residential Energy Efficiency Outreach
Average participation rate improvement in six pilot communities was “6.8-fold” increase.
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Glen Rock Highland Park Millburn Princeton Watchung Woodbridge
Participation Rate Improvement for HPwES program
3 yr average prior to program Program average
Highlight Benefits to Municipality
• Engage municipal officials and staff
– Identify ‘champion’ who will promote the program
• Bring in NJCEP or utility staff to answer questions
• Highlight benefits to the municipality
– Voluntary participation
– Program is offered as a service to homeowners
– No cost to municipality to implement the program
– All interactions are between residents and the contractor o Municipality is not involved in oversight
o No municipal liability
Highlight Benefits to Residents
• Municipal selection of contractor via RFP increases confidence of homeowner
• Reduced rate for energy audit
• No obligation of homeowner beyond energy audit
• Energy audit provides: – Health and safety check
– List of recommended efficiency upgrades
– Information on available incentives and financing
Municipal Role
• Issue RFP – RFP template embedded in
Residential Energy Efficiency Outreach action
• Set program goals – Target number of residences to
have energy audits
– Timeframe for the program
o Setting a time limit (6 months) helps encourage action by homeowners
• Name the program!
• Send snail mail on municipal letterhead to all residents – Letter signed by Mayor is best
Community Outreach
• Landing page on municipal website
• Direct mailing on municipal letterhead
• Press releases / social media posts
• Local TV and talk radio
– Interview residents who have done a home energy audit
– Video of an energy audit at the home of a prominent community resident
• Flyers at green fairs / community events
Lessons Learned: Residential Outreach
• Municipality is trusted messenger – Letter from Mayor
– Selection of contractor(s) for audits
– Standard price offering for energy audit
• Main reasons residents install efficiency upgrades – Increase home comfort
– Reduce energy use
– Reduce utility bills
• Main reasons residents do NOT install upgrades – Cost
– Resident did not read the audit report
– Health and safety issues need to be addressed first
Understanding Small Commercial Market
• Small business owners are busy! • Several layers of decision making • Time horizon for capital improvements • Variety of building stock • Technical assistance is key
– Gathering and reviewing utility bills – Unique challenges
o Nonprofit o Retail o Food service
• Letter to businesses on municipal stationary o Signed by the Mayor is best
• Outreach activities at existing events o Downtown Business Association o Chamber of Commerce
Commercial Energy Efficiency Outreach
Lessons Learned: Commercial Outreach
• Relationships matter
• Outreach team MUST understand NJCEP and other incentives
• Incorporate NJCEP program managers and utility representatives in outreach workshops/events
Images from NJCEP ‘Success Stories’: www.njcleanenergy.com/commercial-industrial/tools-and-resources/tools-and-resources
Incentives for Residents and Businesses
Incentives
• New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program (NJCEP)
• South Jersey Gas – Complementary incentive
programs
• Atlantic City Electric – Quick Home Energy Check-up
o Insulation levels
o Heating and cooling systems
o Lighting
o Water heating equipment
o Low flow water aerators
Sectors
• Small business
• Large energy users
• Local government units – Municipalities
– Schools
– Water treatment/wastewater
– First responders
– Community centers
– Recreation facilities
• Nonprofits
• Residential – Low/Moderate income
– Multi-family housing
Case Studies in Efficiency
Jerry Barberio
Business Administrator, Hammonton
Case Studies in Efficiency
Greg Iorio Facility Operations Department,
NJM Insurance Group
Case Studies in Efficiency
Keith Symonds
Varsity Inn, Ocean City
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New Jersey Board of Public Utilities and its Clean Energy Program™ Residential Energy Efficiency Programs
Kimberly Hoff Market Outreach Manager
February 21, 2018
NJCleanEnergy.com
New Jersey Board of Public Utilities
• State agency and regulatory authority created to ensure safe, adequate and reliable utility services at reasonable rates for New Jersey customers
• Regulates critical services, including natural gas, electricity,
water, wastewater, telecommunications and cable television • Has general oversight responsibility for monitoring utility
service, responding to consumer complaints and investigating utility accidents
nj.gov/bpu
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ALL PUBLIC HELD UTILITY CUSTOMERS
WHO PAYS?
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New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program
• Statewide clean energy initiative, administered by the NJBPU
• Promotes energy efficiency & renewable sources of energy including solar, geothermal and sustainable biomass
• Results in a stronger economy, less pollution, lower costs and reduced demand for electricity
• Financial incentives, programs and services for residential, commercial and municipal customers
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Is to help move everyone in New Jersey toward more energy efficient, renewable and clean energy technologies.
PROGRAM GOAL
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Conservation and Efficiency
Renewable
Energy
Efficiency
Conservation
QUICK PAYBACK
SELF GENERATION
BEHAVIOR CHANGE
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Home Performance with ENERGY STAR®
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• Provides whole-house energy
assessments and comprehensive
energy efficient upgrades for
existing homes
• Addresses comfort, indoor air
quality, health & safety, and energy
usage problems
• The program uses specially
trained/certified Building
Performance Institute (BPI)
GoldStar contractors
What Is Home Performance?
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Eligibility
• NJ Residential Dwelling units 3-stories or less
• Single Family Homes
• 1-4 Dwelling units
• Townhouses
• Multi-family buildings
• ≥ 5 Units, must be addressed as whole-building
• Individual HVAC, DHW per unit or building
• Fuel metered per unit or building (Requires BPI Multi-Family contractor Certification & Project Pre-approval)
• Select a participating NJ Program BPI GoldStar Contractor
NJCleanEnergy.com/HP
• Schedule a Home Assessment (fee for assessment may apply as per
contractor)
• Helps the owner Identify possible Health & Safety Issues
• Review contractor recommendations and incentive level
• GoldStar contractor installs the recommendations & performs test-out
Steps to Participation
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Combustion Appliance Testing • Diagnostic equipment is used to test the
conditions of your heating system, hot water heater and oven
• Testing results determine opportunities for upgrades
Visual inspection of the house • Air sealing opportunities • Insulation opportunities • Possible health and safety issues (moisture,
asbestos, carbon monoxide, indoor air quality) : may resolve asthma, sinus issues
Optional blower door test
Process
The Home Assessment
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Drivers for Homeowners
• Dust and Allergies
• Drafts and Comfort
• Asthma and Sinusitis
• Moisture and Mold
• High Utility Bills
• Climate Change
• Energy Independence
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Incentives
Incentives based on Total Energy Savings
Single-family homes (1-4 units) & Townhomes
• $2,000 up to $4,000 cash incentive
Plus
– 0% Interest loans up to $10,000 or
– Low interest loans up to $15,000
Multi-family buildings(5+ units and 3-stories or less)
• $500 up to $1,500 per unit
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New Home Performance Pilots
• Have the following installed during your Home Performance job. (up to 9 items total)
LED light bulbs
Low-flow faucet aerators
An EPA WaterSense Showerhead
• Air Sealing and Insulation - $500 rebate for each
NJCleanEnergy.com/HPPILOTS
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Home Performance Case Study
• Dan F.*, Morristown, NJ
• Size and Age of Home: 2,684 Square Feet, ~50 years
• Main Concerns: Differences in temperature from first floor to second. The second floor was much colder in the winter and much hotter in the summer
• Project Cost: $9,942
• Rebate: $3,000
• Loan: 0% loan for balance of cost
• Measures installed: Air Sealing, Insulation, water heater
• Savings: 15-30% per month on bills compared to last year
*2017 Customer
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WARM and COOLAdvantage
Heating and Cooling Systems
• Ductless Mini-Split Units ($500) • NEW Mini-Split Cold Climate Air Source Heat
Pump (CCASHP) ($200 per unit – max 5) • Central Heat Pumps ($500 or $300) • Central AC Units ($500 or $300) • Gas and Oil Furnaces ($250 or $500) • Gas and Oil Boilers ($300) • Gas Water Heaters ($300) • Heat Pump Water Heater ($500) • Combination Boiler/Furnace and Water Heater
($700 or $950) NJCleanEnergy.com/COOL & NJCleanEnergy.com/WARM – see minimum energy efficiency levels as per the eligible measures document
Equipment Rebates
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New Construction or reconstruction (gut rehab)
Demand for power is less
Operates more efficiently
15%-50% more EE and can save $200-$400 yearly
Residential New Construction
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• Homes are designed and built to standards well above other homes on the market today
• Builders work with Rating Companies credentialed through the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) to build or reconstruct homes to energy efficient standards
• Builders receive incentives for certified ENERGY STAR Homes, Zero Energy Ready Home and Multi-Family High Rise Homes
Benefits of an Energy-Efficient Home
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• The rating of a home is based on the Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Index
• The lower the number, the more energy efficient the home is
• Homes undergo a process of inspections, testing and verification to ensure that it meets strict requirements set by the EPA
HERS Index
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Eligibility
New and gut rehab residential construction, including:
• Custom homes • Single-family production homes • Townhouses • Multi-family apartments • Active adult single-family and low/mid-rise housing
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• A complete thermal enclosure system, includes:
Comprehensive air sealing
Quality-installed insulation
High-performance Windows
• High Efficiency HVAC Systems
• Energy-efficient Lighting and Appliances
• For more information: NJCleanEnergy.com/RNC
Other Characteristics
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Appliance Rebates
• $50 or $75 rebates on select clothes washers and refrigerators
• $100 or $300 rebates for dryers
• Ask retailers for more information or visit: • NJCleanEnergy.com/CLOTHESWASHERS
• NJCleanEnergy.com/DRYERS
• NJCleanEnergy.com/FRIDGEREBATE
• Eligible products lists are included on each page
• Visit NJCleanEnergy.com/FINDER to see if the models you are considering qualify
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Appliance Recycling
• Recycling for old, inefficient refrigerators and freezers
• FREE pick-up and a $50 rebate
• Room air conditioners and dehumidifiers can be recycled
during the fridge/freezer pick-up appointment for an
additional $25 rebate each
• Approximately 95% of each appliance
is recycled
• Schedule appointments online at
NJCleanEnergy.com/RECYCLING
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Comfort Partners
This free, energy saving and education program is geared to low-income homeowners who have an income at or below 225% of the federal poverty guidelines.
Eligible participants receive free installation by a Building Performance Institute (BPI) GoldStar contractor of the following (on a home specific basis):
• Energy efficient lighting
• Hot water conservation measures (water heater insulation, water heater pipe insulation and energy-saving showerheads and aerators)
• Replacement of inefficient refrigerators and thermostats
• Insulation upgrades (attic, wall, etc.)
• Blower-door guided air sealing, duct sealing and repair
• Heating/cooling equipment maintenance
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Income Guidelines
2018 Income Guidelines (225% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines)
Size of Family Weekly Income Monthly Income Yearly Income
1 $525 $2,276 $27,315
2 $712 $3,086 $37,035
3 $899 $3,896 $46,755
4 $1,086 $4,706 $56,475
5 $1,273 $5,516 $66,195
6 $1,460 $6,326 $75,915
7 $1,647 $7,136 $85,635
8 $1,834 $7,946 $95,355
For family units with more than 8 family members: Add $187 to the weekly income, $810 to the monthly income, or $9,720 to the yearly income for each
additional member.
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Comfort Partners
• Homeowners also receive comprehensive, personalized energy counseling and education
• Contact your utility for more information.
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C&I PROGRAM PORTFOLIO
Commercial, Industrial, Government, Schools,
Non-Profit, Institutional and Multifamily
Audits: • Energy Benchmarking • Local Government Energy Audits
Comprehensive Projects: • Direct Install • Pay for Performance – Existing Buildings • Pay for Performance – New Construction
Equipment Rebates: • Smart Start – Existing Buildings • Smart Start – New Construction • Large Energy Users
Distributed Energy Resources – Energy Generation: • Combined Heat and Power • Electric Storage
ELIGIBLE SECTORS
PROGRAMS
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Thank You
Thank You for your time
Kimberly Hoff
732-218-3410
For the latest updates on program announcements or new incentives,
subscribe to the NJ Clean Energy Program E-Newsletter at: NJCleanEnergy.com/NEWSLETTER
South Jersey Gas Programs for Financing and Energy Efficiency
How We Keep it Simple
0% financing & incredible rebates
No money out of pocket to start
Local contractors to guide you through the process
Residential Program 1 Equipment Upgrade Program
Up to $6,500 in 0% financing for 5 years
Up to $700 in rebates from the NJ Clean Energy Program (NJCEP)
Upgrade to: High-efficiency natural gas water heater AND
High-efficiency natural gas boiler or furnace
Or, up to $1,200 in rebates from SJG and the NJ Clean Energy Program (NJCEP) $500 from SJG
$700 from NJCEP
Residential Program 1 Equipment Upgrade Program
*South Jersey Gas rebates cannot be used in combination with financing offers
Residential Program 2 Equipment Upgrade Program
Up to $8,000 in 0% financing for 5 years
Up to $700 in rebates from the NJ Clean Energy Program (NJCEP)
Upgrade to: High-efficiency natural gas water heater AND
High-efficiency natural gas boiler or furnace
*South Jersey Gas rebates cannot be used in combination with financing offers
Or, up to $1,200 in rebates from SJG and the NJ Clean Energy Program (NJCEP) $500 from SJG
$700 from NJCEP
Residential Program 2 Equipment Upgrade Program
*South Jersey Gas rebates cannot be used in combination with financing offers
Up to $10,000 in 0% financing for 7 years
Or, up to $15,000 in 4.99% financing for 10 years
Up to $4,000 in rebates from the NJ Clean Energy Program (NJCEP)
Implement whole house energy savings solutions and experience home comfort
Residential Program 3 Whole House Upgrade Program
Sample Measures: ◦ Duct Sealing and Insulation
◦ Air Sealing
◦ Natural Gas Furnace & Water Heater
◦ And more…
Residential Program 3 Whole House Upgrade Program
Commercial Program 1: Direct Install
The State of NJ pays: 70% of all qualified upgrades
Up to $125,000
South Jersey Gas will finance: Remaining 30%
0% financing
For 3 years
Up to $53,571
Commercial Program 1: Direct Install
Full assessment to save on energy costs: ◦ Lighting
◦ Air Conditioning
◦ Refrigeration
◦ Controls
◦ Motors
◦ Commercial Cooking
◦ And more
Commercial Program 1: Direct Install
South Jersey Gas can help you with financing for improvements listed in the program. Work with DI Contractors
For current and future SJG customers
Visit SouthJerseyGas.com/SaveEnergy to start
Commercial Program 2: NJ SmartStart
0% financing
Up to $100,000 for 5 years
Get financial incentives for installing: ◦ New energy efficient equipment ◦ Retrofit equipment ◦ Energy efficient replacements
SJG can help guide you through the process
Commercial Program 3: NJ Pay for Performance
0% financing
Up to $100,000 over 5 years
Whole-building approach to saving energy
Earn incentives linked to your savings
Work with a Participating Contractor
Sustainable Jersey
Municipalities & Schools: South Jersey Gas is a multi year sponsor of Sustainable Jersey, and a founding sponsor of Sustainable Jersey for Schools
We are committed to assisting your residents, businesses, and municipal facilities to become more energy efficient, save money, and help your town achieve Sustainable Jersey certification
SJG can assist your school to improve energy efficiency, cut waste and cultivate Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education, and help you with your Sustainable Jersey Certification
Getting Started is Simple
Take a business card
Call 855.678.5860
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