Join the thousands of New Jersey homeowners, businesses and municipalities that have taken advantage of incentives offered by New Jersey's Clean Energy Program™. These programs provide opportunities for you to save energy, money and help protect our climate and shoreline.
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IS YOUR HOME READY FOR THE FIRST DEEP FREEZE?
 As the chill of winter sets in, summer seems like a distant memory. Blankets are added to our beds, and the heat is turned on to warm our homes. Battling the harsh temperatures of winter can be challenging, but if you take steps to properly winterize your home now, you can save yourself from shivering too much over the next few months.
A large part of the winterizing process involves insulating your home against the cold. By simply sealing your home properly and protecting it from air leaks, you will use less energy to heat your home, which equals savings on utility bills.
This recent article from the New York Times shares a story of a homeowner in southern New Jersey and the steps she took to get a home inspection. Homeowners are informed that there is no obligation to make any of the changes recommended in an audit, but those who get work done can qualify for low- or no-cost loans, and for state rebates based on how much energy they will save by making the recommended changes. Learn more about Home Performance with ENERGY STAR®. |
| THE BEST GIFTS DO GREAT THINGS
Tis the season for plates piled high with food, tinsel by the truckload and spending quality time with those you love most. Whether you are spinning the dreidel or topping the tree, this time of year is also the biggest shopping season of the year, and that means many of us are making a list and checking it more than once.
Before you head to the mall, make sure that you are choosing gifts that will do great things this holiday season. ENERGY STAR certified home electronics have all of the latest features and functions, with the added bonus that they save energy and help protect the climate. If you are purchasing laundry or kitchen appliances, the ENERGY STAR can earn you rebates as well!
If you need new lights for the tree this year, consider LED! A decorative light string that has earned the ENERGY STAR uses 65% less energy than an incandescent light string. Here are a few reasons to get excited about LED lights: - More Energy Efficient
- Durable (they can withstand much more punishment than incandescent)
- Heat - LED lights don't produce the heat that incandescent lights produce. Plus, LED lights remain cool to the touch
- Better for the Environment
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| OFFSHORE WIND STAKEHOLDER MEETINGS ANNOUNCED
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) will be holding three Public Stakeholder Meetings focused on Governor Murphy's offshore wind goals and the BPU's solicitation for 1,100 MW of offshore wind capacity. At these meetings, BPU staff, members of the NJ Offshore Wind Interagency Taskforce, offshore wind developers, and environmental NGO's will be describing the State's process for developing offshore wind, the Offshore Wind Strategic Plan, and will open the opportunity for the public to participate and be engaged in the process. - DECEMBER 4 1:00 to 3:00pm Bergen Community College, Lyndhurst, NJ
- DECEMBER 5 6:00 to 8:00pm Mercer Community College, West Windsor, NJ
- DECEMBER 13 6:00 to 8:00pm Atlantic County Government Building, Atlantic City, NJ
Learn more about these meetings, how to stay informed about this initiative, and about New Jersey's goals for offshore wind. |
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