Register New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) will provide an overview of the 2025 New Jersey Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CCAP), an all-encompassing plan for how the State will reduce greenhouse gas emissions across all sectors to achieve its “80x50” goal. The...

Register Local jurisdictions are key players in establishing policies, procedures, and programs affecting the deployment of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment in their communities. Local governments can make EV charging more accessible for residents, businesses, and visitors by...

Green Team Promotion There are a variety of strategies to promote green teams, not only to share the wonderful work that has been done, but also to help recruit new members.  Below are tools and resources to assist with green team promotion.   Sustainable Jersey Registered Logo ...

Sustainability in Action In the Winter 2026 issue of the Sustainable Jersey Newsletter: Advancing Safer Streets in Pennsville Through a Complete Streets Demonstration (Salem County) Jersey City Students Win Epic Pizza Challenge by Leading Community Energy-Saving Effort (Hudson...

Program Updates On a continuous basis, through the help of the Task Forces, the Certification Standards Committee reviews Sustainable Jersey program content, standards, and feedback to ensure actions are relevant, appropriate and up-to-date with current trends, information and expertise. ...

Sustainable Jersey Grants Program Since 2009, Sustainable Jersey has awarded over $8.6 million in grants to participating municipalities and school districts. Sustainable Jersey grants not only provide crucial financial support for projects that might otherwise not materialize, but...

Register Thermal energy networks (TENS) are large-scale geothermal systems in which multiple buildings are connected for heating and cooling purposes. Join this webinar which presents the results of this Rutgers-led study on the feasibility of TENS systems in New Jersey. Featuring: ...

Atlantic City Electric is proud to open its Sustainable Communities Grant Program in partnership with Sustainable Jersey for the seventh consecutive year. The program, which has distributed more than $350,000 in funds across South Jersey to date, supports projects focused on environmental...

Sustainable Jersey is proud to announce the launch of the 2026 Sustainable Jersey Success Stories Contest, made possible through funding from the PSEG Foundation. The contest invites municipalities across New Jersey to showcase impactful sustainability initiatives that are making a lasting...

Register Sustainable Jersey is launching the Sustainable Jersey Success Stories Contest to highlight and celebrate the ongoing sustainability work implemented by municipalities participating in the Sustainable Jersey program. The Contest provides an opportunity for municipalities and...