Changes to the NJ Clean Energy Direct Install Program

Direct Install makes it easy and affordable for owners of small to medium-sized commercial facilities in New Jersey to upgrade to high efficiency equipment. The program now pays up to 70% of the cost of replacing lighting, HVAC and other outdated operational equipment with energy efficient alternatives. Recently the incentive cap on each project was raised to $125,000, and eligibility was broadened to include facilities with a peak electric demand that did not exceed 200 kW in any of the preceding 12 months. Previously, the program capped projects at $75,000, was open only to buildings where peak demand did not exceed 150 kW, and only paid 60% of the costs. These changes will open the program up to many commercial and industrial buildings that were previously ineligible.
 
To participate, applicants must submit the last 12 months of electric utility bills indicating that they are below the demand threshold and have occupied the building during that time. Buildings must be located in New Jersey and served by one of the state’s public, regulated electric or natural gas utility companies. The equipment covered by this program includes lighting, heating, cooling & ventilation, refrigeration, motors, natural gas, and variable frequency drives.
 
BENEFITS
 
Turnkey Process – Selected participating contractors address a project from start to finish, beginning with an assessment of the facility, and ending with the installation of eligible energy-efficient equipment.
 
Minimal Cost – The owner’s share of the project’s cost will be approximately 30% and the program pays the remaining 70%, significantly shortening the payback.
 
Fast Turnaround Time – Project installations are typically completed within 90 days from the time of scheduling the energy assessment.
 
Ongoing Savings – New energy-efficient equipment will provide savings for years to come through dramatically reduced energy costs on monthly utility bills.
 
STEPS TO PARTICIPATION
 
The contractor schedules an energy assessment and works with customer to complete the program application and participation agreement.
 
After the energy assessment, the contractor reviews the results with the customer, including what measures qualify and the customer’s share of the project cost.
 
The customer signs a scope of work document to proceed with implementation of qualifying measures.
 
The customer and the participating contractor set a convenient start date for the installation.
 
Once the participating contractor completes the installation, the customer accepts the work by signing a project completion form.
 
The customer pays the participating contractor a portion of the project cost and New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program pays the rest.
 
Contact us today to see if your business qualifies for this program!