Local Leadership on Clean Energy: Incentives and Energy Savings for Residents, Businesses & Local Governments (Morristown Workshop)

Energy can account for as much as 10% of a town's annual operating budget.  Save money by improving energy efficiency in existing buildings and designing new buildings to be energy efficient.  Investing in energy conservation measures in taxpayer-funded facilities serves to reassure constituents that tax dollars are being spent wisely and showcases energy-efficient technologies.

To achieve a broader impact, local government-led programs that educate the public on the benefits of energy efficiency and link residents and businesses with tangible assistance in the form of incentives and other funding opportunities have produced energy, economic and other benefits for communities across the country.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:  Local government facility managers, energy and environmental staff, other local government agencies and Mayors, Town Council, and Green Team members.

Learn how local governments can promote energy efficiency by developing and implementing strategies that improve municipal facility and operations efficiency and encouraging residents and businesses to also explore energy efficiency improvements.

 Topics:

• Options to improve the energy efficiency of municipal facilities and operations
• Steps and considerations involved in developing and implementing energy efficiency improvements
• Investment and funding opportunities including NJ Clean Energy Programs that provide financial and technical assistance
• Strategies for motivating residents and businesses to undertake energy efficiency improvements
• Sustainable Jersey actions and guidance related to energy efficiency initiatives

Learn about:

• Programs and incentives available to New Jersey residents, businesses, schools, and municipal governments to promote energy efficient buildings, including generous rebates on high efficiency commercial food service equipment purchases.
• The current and evolving slate of Clean Energy Programs and how to maximize the benefits for local government.
• How to utilize ESIPs (Energy Savings Improvement Plans) to upgrade buildings and save money without upfront costs.
• How municipalities can help residents and businesses take advantage of state energy incentives.
• How to maximize your Sustainable Jersey points.

Networking and Registration:  3:00 PM

Program:  3:30-5:30 PM