Princeton Begins Program To Reduce Energy Bill, Carbon Emissions

PRINCETON, NJ – On Thursday, Princeton launched its residential energy efficiency outreach campaign in partnership with Sustainable Jersey and PSE&G.

The Energy Efficiency Partnership Program will help homeowners and renters leverage energy efficiency incentives.

The program will help make homes healthier and more comfortable while also reducing energy bills.

Back in September 2020, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities approved PSE&G’s Clean Energy Future Energy Efficiency Program, clearing the way for the company to commit $1 billion toward energy efficiency over three years.

It includes 10 programs tailored to help residential and commercial customers reduce their energy use with energy-efficient equipment, technologies, and strategies.

These campaigns are part of Princeton’s ongoing efforts to reduce carbon emissions in the built environment and to help the Princeton community efficiently use clean, reliable, and affordable energy which is Objective 1 of Princeton’s Climate Action Plan.

“The PSE&G Home Energy Assessment Tool is so easy to use, and what a great service to come to your home. I filled out the questionnaire in a couple of minutes, set up an appointment, and it was all so easy and helpful. Amazing seeing all they brought to the house and all the upgrades they did and were willing to do for free,” Mayor Mark Freda said.

The goal for Princeton’s residential energy efficiency outreach campaign is to increase homeowner and renter participation, which makes it easy and affordable to upgrade to energy-efficient equipment or add insulation.

“Energy efficiency is a strategy for combating climate change that can help lower customers’ bills,” said Susanna Chiu, Senior Director, Energy Solutions for PSE&G.

“The Sustainable Jersey-PSE&G Partnership Program empowers municipalities and their residents to better manage energy use and leverage PSE&G’s energy efficiency programs and incentives.”

For more information on how Princeton is promoting energy efficiency, visit the campaign website at EnergyOutreachNJ.com/Princeton.

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