New in 2024! New Jersey Natural Gas

Energy Outreach Technical Assistance 

Help residents and businesses in your municipality learn about New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) programs that provide funding for energy efficiency upgrades. Sustainable Jersey is expanding energy technical assistance in the NJNG service territory to include technical assistance engagements that guide municipalities through completing either a residential or commercial energy efficiency outreach campaign.

Program participants will receive:

• Technical assistance to plan and implement a residential or commercial energy efficiency outreach campaign
• Customized outreach materials (program signage, social media graphics, ect.) to support the outreach campaign

Interested municipalities should fill out an Interest Form here.

Participating in this program can help municipalities earn points in the Commercial Energy Efficiency Outreach, Energy Assistance Outreach, and Residential Energy Efficiency Outreach actions.

NJBPU Community Energy Planning Grants Application Deadline: Friday, May 24

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) application deadline for the Community Energy Planning Grant program is May 24, 2024.

The NJBPU is accepting applications for two community energy planning grants:

• Community Energy Planning Grants: Up to $25K for municipalities to identify and plan energy initiatives for the community.
• Community Energy Plan Implementation Grants: Up to $250K for municipalities that have completed Community Energy Plans or equivalent plans to implement initiatives included in the plan.

Sustainable Jersey technical assistance is available to assist with grant applications and the creation of community energy plans. Visit the Sustainable Jersey Community Energy Planning page for more information about both the planning and implementation grants and to apply. Municipalities that complete community energy plans can receive points in the Community Energy Plan or Climate Action Plan action.

Application Deadline: Friday, May 24, 2024

Sustainable Communities Grant Program Applications Due by June 27, 2024!

• $5k grants can be used for environmental stewardship or resiliency projects. 
• Learn more viewing the informational webinar recording here. The presentation slides are also available here.
• Only municipalities within Atlantic City Electric Territory are eligible to apply. 
• Other Sustainable Jersey grants do not affect eligibility. Previous Sustainable Communities grant recipients can apply as long as current project is completed by July 31, 2024.

Upcoming Events

Crafting an Effective Complete and Green Streets Policy Webinar

Learn how to create and adopt your own custom municipal Complete & Green Streets Policy from the experts at the Voorhees Transportation Center at Rutgers University. This free one-hour webinar is sponsored by the NJDOT Bureau of Safety, Bicycle and Pedestrian Programs and the NJTPA and organized by Sustainable Jersey.

Tuesday, September 17, 2024, 12:00pm 1:00pm

Register

We Are Hiring – Join Our Team Senior Program Manager for Schools

Senior Program Manager for Schools

The Senior Program Manager for Schools will be responsible for leading the Sustainable Jersey for Schools Program. This will include working with other senior staff to develop strategy and set priorities for growing the program, conducting applied research and program design tasks, managing contracts, developing program content and overseeing quality, managing and building relationships with funders and program partners, and managing a team of professionals on a range of operational, outreach, professional development, and research projects. Learn more about the position, required qualifications and how to apply here.

The Sustainable Jersey certification programs are managed by the Sustainability Institute at The College of New Jersey. To enrich education through diversity, The College of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College has a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff, and strongly encourages women and members of underrepresented groups to apply.

Other Events

2024 New Jersey Planning & Redevelopment Conference

June 5 - 6, 2024, 9:00am - 1:00pm (Virtual)

June 7, 2024, 9:00am - 4:00pm (In-Person)

Hyatt Regency in New Brunswick

2 Albany Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Learn More & Register - Fee Applies

Other Funding Opportunities

NJCEP’s Electric Vehicle Funding Programs

Currently available electric vehicle funding programs from New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program: 

Incentives for Municipalities, Schools, Commercial, and Non-Profits

• Clean Fleet Electric Vehicle Incentive Program - Incentives for electric fleet vehicles and EV charging equipment for school districts and municipalities. Applications will be accepted until funds are expended.

• EV Tourism Program - Incentives for EV charging equipment at tourist locations such as boardwalks, parks, and other unique attractions, as well as overnight lodging establishments. Deadline: May 30, 2024.

• Multi-Unit Dwelling Electric Vehicle Charging Program - Incentives for EV charging equipment at eligible multi-unit dwellings including apartments, condominiums, or mixed residential locations that have a minimum of five units and dedicated off-street parking. Applications will be accepted until funds are expended.

Learn more about these programs at NJCleanEnergy.com/EV. These incentives can help municipalities earn points in the Electric Vehicle Community Outreach, Public Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, and Purchase Alternative Fuel Vehicle actions.

Funding for Municipalities Working to Improve Community Health

Is your town actively working to ensure residents have what they need to reach their best health and wellbeing? Maybe you are working on the Sustainable Jersey Local Health Assessment & Action Plan action, or have embarked on the journey towards the Gold Star in Health?

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is awarding the 2024 Culture of Health Prize, which comes with a $250,000 award, national and local promotion of their story, and outreach training. Learn more about eligibility and selection criteria here. 

Application Deadline: Monday, June 3, 2024 at 3:00pm

U.S. EPA Funding for Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles

The Inflation Reduction Act allocates $1 billion for the Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grant Program. This

program funds:

• Incremental cost of replacing Class 6/7 heavy-duty vehicle with an eligible zero-emission vehicle
• Purchase and installation of refueling infrastructure
• Driver/mechanic training
• Costs for project contractual services, consulting

Applications are due on July 25, 2024. Visit EPA’s webpage for more information. These incentives can help municipalities earn points in the Purchase Alternative Fuel Vehicle action.

Green Team Resources



Energy Efficiency: Free Audits and Financial Incentives for

New Construction

New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program (NJCEP) offers incentives to municipalities and local businesses for choosing energy efficient equipment on new construction and substantial renovation projects. Municipalities also have the opportunity to get started with a free energy audit through the Local Government Energy Audit Program (LGEA).

Congratulations to the 51 municipalities that received their free audit in the past 6 years! 

NJCEP aims to produce the most efficient buildings in the nation. For additional information, visit NJCleanEnergy.com or call 866-NJSMART.

Mark Your Calendars!

Sustainable Jersey events, trainings, funding opportunities, and more!

• 5/24/24: NJBPU Community Energy Planning Grant Application Deadline
• 5/24/24: NJBPU Community Energy Planning Implementation Grant Application Deadline
• 6/27/24: Sustainable Communities Grant Program Application Deadline
• 7/31/24: Final Municipal Certification Application Deadline
• 9/17/24: Crafting an Effective Complete and Green Streets Policy Webinar

For more information visit www.sustainablejersey.com