New Jersey's Clean Energy Program™, administered by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, promotes increased energy efficiency and the use of clean, renewable sources of energy including solar, wind, geothermal, and sustainable biomass. The result for New Jersey is a stronger economy, less pollution, lower costs, and reduced demand for electricity. New Jersey's Clean Energy Program offers financial incentives, programs, and services for residential, commercial, and municipal customers. Click here for a list of all New Jersey Clean Energy Programs.

GOVERNANCE & STAKEHOLDER PARTICIPATION

In 2003, the BPU established a Clean Energy Council (CEC) comprised of a cross section of government and industry representatives, energy experts, public interest groups, and academicians to engage stakeholders in the New Jersey Clean Energy Program's development and to advise the BPU on its administration. The Council provides input to the BPU regarding the design, budgets, objectives, goals, administration, and evaluation of New Jersey's Clean Energy Program. Click here for a full list of Clean Energy Council participants.

The Council is organized into three committees; Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, and Outreach and Education, that meet regularly and are open to all interested parties. For upcoming CEC and Committee meetings, click here.

NEW JERSEY'S CLEAN ENERGY PROGRAM ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE

RESULTS REPORTING

Today, New Jersey's Clean Energy Program is recognized as a national model for programs that spur market development and adoption of clean, renewable energy technologies, managing programs to encourage energy efficiency, and assistance for low-income consumers.

In 2005…

• The clean energy programs saved enough electricity to provide the annual electricity requirements of approximately 50,000 homes in New Jersey and reduced electric demand by 450 megawatts (MW), eliminating the need to site, construct, and operate a mid-sized power plant. Click here for complete energy savings report.
• The combined emission reductions from New Jersey's Clean Energy Program were equivalent to taking 60,998 cars or 43,556 SUVs off the road for an entire year or planting 94,288 acres of trees. In addition to environmental benefits, these measures help improve our energy independence, provide for cleaner, healthier air, and create jobs for New Jersey. Click here for complete report on emission reductions and climate benefits.
• New Jersey emerged as the fastest growing solar market in the nation, having gone from 6 solar installations in 2001 to well over 2,040 today. Click here for current statistics on the growth of New Jersey's Solar Market.
• Download the 2006 Annual Report and learn more about the goals and achievements of New Jersey's Clean Energy Program, recognized as one of the leading Clean Energy Programs in the nation.