The New Jersey Energy Master Plan (December 2011) is the strategic vision for the use, management and development of energy in New Jersey over the next decade. The Plan has 5 overarching goals: drive down the cost of energy for all customers; promote a diverse portfolio of new, clean in-State generation; reward energy efficiency and energy conservation and reduce peak demand; capitalize on emerging technologies for transportation and power; and, maintain support for the renewable energy portfolio standard of 22.5% of energy from renewable sources by 2021see footnote.
Implementation of these goals will build on New Jersey’s already significant progress on clean energy, renewables and energy efficiency. Notably, this latest State Energy Master Plan (EMP) is the first EMP to address the importance of the energy use by the transportation sector.
Supporting Residential, Industrial and Commercial Clean Energy Development
New Jersey's Board of Public Utilities and its Clean Energy Program (NJCEP) promote increased energy efficiency and the use of clean, renewable sources of energy. Energy efficiency is the easiest, most cost-effective way to reduce energy use and hence, reduce criteria pollutant emissions and greenhouse gases. The results for New Jersey are a stronger economy, less pollution, lower costs, and reduced demand for electricity. The NJ Clean Energy Program offers financial incentives, programs and services for New Jersey residents, business owners and local governments to help them save energy, money and the environment. Thousands of New Jersey homeowners, businesses and municipalities have taken advantage of the programs, services and incentives offered by New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program. These programs provide opportunities for you to save energy, money and help provide climate solutions.
If you are interested in learning about the many incentives and rebates that will help lower your energy costs, we suggest you begin by following the links below:
Additional resources include:
The Solar Act of 2012 extended the Solar RPS to 2028.
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