BPU has approved a series of energy efficiency investments for nearly $250 million over 18 months for four of the state’s major utilities, which are expected to spur approximately 1,000 green jobs and provide a major boost to the state’s economy. The programs, from PSE&G, New Jersey Natural Gas, South Jersey Gas, and Elizabethtown Gas, will make significant investments in energy efficiency within each service territory. The approved plans will complement and supplement investments in energy efficiency through the New Jersey Clean Energy Program and under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The plans also will reduce energy costs, improve air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which contribute to climate change. Additional energy efficiency programs will continue to be introduced through BPU and New Jersey’s utility companies. For the most up-to-date information on utility energy efficiency programs, please contact your respective utility company.

For more information about programs available from utilities, please visit the following websites to learn more:

Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G)

Jersey Central Power and Light Company (JCP&L)

Atlantic City Electric

New Jersey Natural Gas

South Jersey Gas

Rockland Electric

Elizabethtown Gas