Are you passionate about sustainability? Our mission is to empower New Jersey communities to build a better world for future generations with the tools, training and financial incentives necessary to pursue critical sustainability initiatives. As an organization, Sustainable Jersey is in the...

Task Forces Sustainable Jersey is supported by 15 issue-based task forces that help maintain the integrity and substance of the certification program.  Hundreds of leaders in New Jersey volunteer to serve on the Sustainable Jersey Task Forces from academia, the non-profit sector, the business...

Trenton, NJ (May 23, 2012)– Today, Sustainable Jersey announced that it will offer guidance to towns regarding the most effective financing methods for implementing energy efficiency upgrades and alternative energy projects. Robbi Acampora, the new Sustainable Jersey Financial and Energy Advisor,...

Trenton, NJ (May 3, 2012) – The sun shone bright in Rutherford today when officials from the public and private sector joined local residents to celebrate progress at the Community Teaching Garden and highlight new grant money available for municipal sustainability projects. With $200,000 from the...

WHAT: Event to announce the 2012 Sustainable Jersey Small Grant program funded by PSEG Foundation and celebrate the Rutherford Community Teaching Garden, which is a 2010 Sustainable Jersey grant awardee. WHEN: 1:00 – 1:45 pm, Thursday, May 3, 2012 WHERE: Rutherford Community Teaching...

Trenton, NJ (April 23, 2012) – Sustainable Jersey announced today $200,000 in grant money for municipal sustainability projects, offering good news for leaders of cash-strapped towns across New Jersey. Funded by the PSEG Foundation, the Sustainable Jersey Small Grants Program will support...

Trenton, NJ (March 22, 2012) – Sustainable Jersey representatives announced today that fifteen additional towns have achieved Sustainable Jersey certification, bringing the total up to 108 municipalities that have been certified since the program was launched in 2009. The certified communities are...

WHAT: Free workshop open to school administrators and the general public to learn how your school can get the resources it needs to benchmark its current energy use, reduce its energy consumption, upgrade its lighting or facilities, or set up an Energy Savings Improvement Plan. Participation...