{"id":413,"date":"2023-02-24T13:02:38","date_gmt":"2023-02-24T18:02:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/cleanenergy\/?page_id=413"},"modified":"2026-02-20T11:48:37","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T16:48:37","slug":"county-climate","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/cleanenergy\/county-climate\/","title":{"rendered":"County Climate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221;][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5828&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_raw_html]JTNDZGl2JTIwY2xhc3MlM0QlMjJjYXJvdXNlbC1jYXB0aW9uJTIwZC1tZC1ibG9jayUyMGQtc20tYmxvY2slMjIlM0UlMEElMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlM0NoMSUzRUNPVU5UWSUyMENMSU1BVEUlMjBNSVRJR0FUSU9OJTIwSU5JVElBVElWRSUzQyUyRmgxJTNFJTBBJTNDJTJGZGl2JTNF[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Resources&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:32|text_align:left|color:%2300669b&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;Resources&#8221;][breadcrumb-shortcode][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][info-box-shortcode removebg=&#8221;true&#8221; buttontitle=&#8221;Success Stories Form&#8221; buttonlink=&#8221;#SuccessStoriesForm&#8221;][\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][info-box-shortcode removebg=&#8221;true&#8221; buttontitle=&#8221;County Climate Presentation&#8221; buttonlink=&#8221;#CCPresentation&#8221;][\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][info-box-shortcode removebg=&#8221;true&#8221; buttontitle=&#8221;Technical Resources&#8221; buttonlink=&#8221;#TechnicalResources&#8221;][\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][info-box-shortcode removebg=&#8221;true&#8221; buttontitle=&#8221;Incentives&#8221; buttonlink=&#8221;#Incentives&#8221;][\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Introduction&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:32|text_align:left|color:%2300669b&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span data-contrast=\"none\">New Jersey has ambitious greenhouse gas reduction goals, as outlined in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/climatechange\/mitigation\/80x50-report\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">NJ Global Warming Response Act 80\u00d750 Report<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, that will require all levels of government to actively champion climate and clean energy initiatives. New Jersey counties have accomplished significant sustainability work and continually strive to do more. The state supports those ongoing efforts by:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Understanding the challenges and opportunities to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in county operations<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16119285,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Documenting existing greenhouse gas reduction measures already taken by counties to catalyze continued action<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16119285,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Identifying and promoting success stories at the county level<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16119285,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Developing emissions, infrastructure and data inventories for the counties to assist with informed decision making<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16119285,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Promoting existing incentives and programs to counties to increase climate mitigation action<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16119285,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">DEP has received an Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/climatechange\/mitigation\/cprg\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Climate Pollution Reduction Grant<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> (CPRG) which funded the update of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/climatechange\/resources\/reports\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">New Jersey\u2019s existing climate plans<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and will help fund implementation of the policies, tools and measures identified in the plans to reduce <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/ghg\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">greenhouse gas emissions<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and other harmful air pollution.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16119285,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Share Your County&#8217;s Progress&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:32|text_align:left|color:%2300669b&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;SuccessStoriesForm&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]We can&#8217;t wait to share County Success Stories. We are seeking volunteers interested in having their project(s) featured in a case study.\u00a0 Once we gather these, we will share with the group.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[gravityform id=&#8221;16&#8243; title=&#8221;true&#8221;][\/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;New Jersey County Climate Mitigation Initiative Slide Deck&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:32|text_align:left|color:%2300669b&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;CCPresentation&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span class=\"TextRun SCXW38272196 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW38272196 BCX0\">Recognizing counties<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW38272196 BCX0\">\u2019<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW38272196 BCX0\">role<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW38272196 BCX0\"> in achieving greenhouse gas reductions, the state hopes to catalyze county action to better support and advance their climate efforts. Twenty survey questions were formulated to understand the status of New Jersey counties\u2019 progress on clean energy, sustainability initiatives, and climate change mitigation.<\/span><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;View the Slides&#8221; style=&#8221;outline-custom&#8221; outline_custom_color=&#8221;#5fa9e0&#8243; outline_custom_hover_background=&#8221;#5fa9e0&#8243; outline_custom_hover_text=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-solid fa-file-pdf&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fdeptest.nj.gov%2Fcleanenergy%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F206%2Fcounty-climate-mitigation-initiative-survey-report-presentation1.pdf|target:_blank&#8221;][vc_separator css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Technical Resources&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:32|text_align:left|color:%2300669b&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;TechnicalResources&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Below are resources that can be used for tracking and furthering climate mitigation efforts in New Jersey.[\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion style=&#8221;modern&#8221; color=&#8221;sky&#8221; c_align=&#8221;left&#8221; c_icon=&#8221;chevron&#8221; c_position=&#8221;right&#8221; active_section=&#8221;1&#8243; no_fill=&#8221;true&#8221; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Tools and Guidance&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;tools-and-guidance&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Electricity Generation<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16119285,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cleanenergy.nj.gov\/programs\/solar?section=successor-solar-incentive-susi-program\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Solar Financing Options<\/span><\/a>:<span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0For government entities in New Jersey looking to finance solar projects, options include power purchase agreements (PPAs), solar leases, and loans. Learn more at this New Jersey Board of Public Utilities solar energy information portal.<\/span> <span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16119285,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/storymaps.arcgis.com\/collections\/a8cb145807ea488db3dc808f96f8ee3b?item=1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">NJ Community Solar PV Siting Tool<\/span><\/a>:<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> This tool was developed by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection\u2019s Bureau of Climate Change &amp; Clean Energy to support and inform the siting of solar projects under the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities\u2019 Community Solar Energy Pilot Program.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16119285,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/storymaps.arcgis.com\/collections\/a8cb145807ea488db3dc808f96f8ee3b?item=4\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">NJ County Solar PV Dashboard<\/span><\/a>:<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> The purpose of this dashboard is to provide a high level analysis of solar PV installations in New Jersey\u2019s by county.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16119285,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.arcgis.com\/experience\/b47cb6b017da4e83a15899e9e592325e\/page\/SSA-v3_0-Mapping-Tool\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Solar Siting Analysis Web Application (2024)<\/span><\/a>:<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> This tool is an interactive web mapping application that illustrates the department\u2019s preference for siting solar PV projects in the state based on the 2017 Solar Siting Analysis Update.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16119285,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fleet<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16119285,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/storymaps.arcgis.com\/collections\/a8cb145807ea488db3dc808f96f8ee3b?item=5\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Public Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Locator<\/span><\/a>:<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> This interactive map shows and overview of the current available public charging locations across New Jersey. Users of this map can click on each individual location for details on the charger types, address, and pricing if available.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16119285,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/drivegreen\/transportation-needs-index\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Transportation Needs Index<\/span><\/a>: <span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Transportation Needs Index (TNI) is a collaborative effort between DEP and the New Jersey State Office of Innovation, the Transportation Needs Index is a tool that can help you identify where transportation gaps exist, especially in historically underserved communities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16119285,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/drivegreen\/emobility-planning-toolkit\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">eMobility Planning Toolkit<\/span><\/a>: <span data-contrast=\"auto\">DriveGreen\u2019s eMobility Planning Toolkit helps local leaders identify transportation needs and preferences of residents through data analysis and meaningful engagement. This input, along with continued engagement, can then be used to develop thoughtful, community-driven solutions. Throughout the toolkit, this process will be referred to as a community transportation needs assessment (CTNA).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16119285,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/transportation\/community\/village\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Transit Village Initiative<\/span><\/a>:<span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0While not explicitly a county program, counties are a crucial partner in the designation of transit villages and can motivate exceptional towns to seek designation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16119285,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Clean Energy Planning<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16119285,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/climatechange\/resources\/reports\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">DEP Climate Reports<\/span><\/a>:<span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0This page is a comprehensive library of climate and science reports produced by DEP.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>NJDEP Lead by Example Report:<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> The NJDEP&#8217;s <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lead by Example<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> initiative report details efforts to decarbonize its operations by setting GHG reduction goals, auditing energy use, improving efficiency, and integrating renewables to align with state climate targets and lead by example.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/storymaps.arcgis.com\/collections\/62a7e4fa18b4446f8e8de43c4d3f8fe4\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">New Jersey Municipal Energy Use<\/span><\/a>:<span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0 The dashboards within this collection display annual electricity and natural gas usage in each of NJ&#8217;s Municipalities from 2015-2021 for the residential, commercial &amp; industrial, and street lighting sectors and can be aggregated by County.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/climatechange\/resources\/data-downloads\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">DEP Data Downloads<\/span><\/a>:<span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0This page holds a suite of data available for users to download for use in information analysis, such as with geographical information systems (GIS). It was developed to provide a detailed overview of climate change and climate resilience-related data and are designed to assist local government, businesses, landowners, and residents.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16119285,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Building Efficiency<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16119285,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arcgis.com\/apps\/dashboards\/315a2939c6044c58b73d846bfa97e100\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">NJ Ground Source Heat Pump Municipal Summary Dashboard<\/span><\/a>: <span data-contrast=\"auto\">This tool to provides a summary of the current penetration of this technology at the municipal and county level across multiple sectors based on the property classification at the source of the well.\u00a0 Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP) systems, also referred to as Geothermal Heat Pumps (GHP), are an energy efficient technology used in space heating and cooling which present opportunities for cost savings and emissions reductions across the building sector.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16119285,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Resilience, Restoration, Sequestration<\/span><\/b> <span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16119285,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.arcgis.com\/experience\/71fc2443388b41938b82cda08c38c03d\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Trees for Schools: Tree-Planting Grant Assistance Tool for NJ Public Schools, Colleges &amp; Universities<\/span><\/a>:<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> This web application was developed to support the \u201cTrees for Schools: Tree Planting Grants for New Jersey Public Schools, Colleges &amp; Universities\u201d program, and the identification of public school locations that best meet the criteria for grant funds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/climatechange\/resources\/njcerap\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">DEP Coastal Ecological Restoration and Adaptation Planning Tool (CERAP)<\/span><\/a>: <span data-contrast=\"auto\">The NJ Coastal Restoration and Adaptation Planning Tool\u2019s goal is to identify areas and projects for future ecological projects that have value in increasing community resilience, ecosystem health, and carbon sequestration.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16119285,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Waste<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16119285,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/food-waste\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Rutgers Cooperative Extension Food Waste Team Portal<\/span><\/a>:<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Rutgers&#8217; Food Waste Team focuses mostly on the school sector to reduce food waste by working with food service workers, students, educators, and administrators. The Rutgers Food Waste Team facilitates initiatives to reduce food waste, and creates comprehensive toolkits and resources on how to implement food waste reduction efforts in schools.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16119285,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Conferences, Expositions, Events&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;events&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.panynj.gov\/port-authority\/en\/blogs\/sustainability\/port-authority-ev-fleet-expo-draws-industry-leaders.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) Electric Vehicle Expo<\/span><\/a>:<span data-contrast=\"none\"> At the Port Authority\u2019s third annual fleet expo, regional, national, and international agencies gathered to share ideas and inspiration as the transportation world collectively moves toward a more sustainable future.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16119285,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/conference.njlm.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">League of Municipalities Conference:<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Over a century old, the New Jersey League of Municipalities (NJLM) Annual Conference is the largest municipal conference in the country and an important source of information and connections that municipal and local leaders bring back to their communities.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16119285,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/njac.org\/74th-njac-annual-conference\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">New Jersey Association of Counties (NJAC)<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Conference:<\/span><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"none\">Network and share resources and ideas with county and business leaders from across the Garden State while attending professional development workshops approved for continuing education credits.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16119285,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/njua.com\/annual-conference\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">New Jersey Utilities Association (NJUA) Conference<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">:<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> New Jersey Utilities Association (NJUA) Annual Conference convenes New Jersey\u2019s utility industry to lead and drive utility service transformation in New Jersey.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16119285,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[2880],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sustainablejersey.com\/nc\/events\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sustainable Jersey Conferences, Trainings, Events<\/span><\/a>:<span data-contrast=\"none\"> Sustainability State conferences and events provide a deeper understanding of how to use existing tools and resources from Sustainable Jersey and partner organizations, allowing attendees to learn new skills and strategies for tackling issues including effective communication and public engagement, building and fleet electrification, community energy planning, eMobility, food security, community resilience, waste reduction, community forestry, &amp; more.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16119285,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Organizations&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;organizations&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/njac.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The New Jersey Association of Counties (NJAC)<\/span><\/a>:<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> The New Jersey Association of Counties (NJAC) is committed to advocating for legislation, regulations, and policy directives that empower county governments to operate more effectively and efficiently. As a non-partisan organization that represents the only true regional form of government in the State with a unified and proactive voice, NJAC is committed to advancing innovative programs and initiatives that enhance the level of service provided and save valuable taxpayer dollars.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16119285,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.njcountyplanners.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The New Jersey County Planners Association (NJCPA)<\/span><\/a>:<span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Aims to foster collaboration and information exchange among New Jersey&#8217;s county planning departments<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16119285,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sustainablejersey.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sustainable Jersey<\/span><\/a>:<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Sustainability State conferences and events provide a deeper understanding of how to use existing tools and resources from Sustainable Jersey and partner organizations, allowing attendees to learn new skills and strategies for tackling issues including effective communication and public engagement, building and fleet electrification, community energy planning, eMobility, food security, community resilience, waste reduction, community forestry, &amp; more.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16119285,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.naco.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">National Association of Counties (NACo)<\/span><\/a>:<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> The National Association of Counties (NACo) represents the interests of America\u2019s counties, serving as a powerful voice in federal policymaking and a vital part of our nation\u2019s intergovernmental system.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16119285,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.njsba.org\/services\/aces\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alliance for Competitive Energy Services (ACES)<\/span><\/a>:<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Since 1999, the Alliance for Competitive Energy Services (ACES) has procured electricity and natural gas at discounted prices for New Jersey schools. And in 2014, the ACES program was expanded to include ACESplus, which makes it easy to engage the expert consulting support needed to implement advanced clean energy projects \u2013 typically at no upfront cost to the district.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/usclimatealliance.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">U.S. Climate Alliance (USCA)<\/span><\/a>:<span data-contrast=\"none\"> The U.S. Climate Alliance is a bipartisan coalition of governors securing America\u2019s net-zero future by advancing state-led, high-impact climate action.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16119285,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][vc_separator css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Funding Resources&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:32|text_align:left|color:%2300669b&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;Incentives&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span class=\"TextRun SCXW155596544 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW155596544 BCX0\">Below are selected incentives available to counties for types<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW155596544 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW155596544 BCX0\">of sustainability actions.<\/span><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_tour title_tag=&#8221;h4&#8243; section_title_tag=&#8221;h2&#8243; color=&#8221;vista-blue&#8221; active_section=&#8221;1&#8243;][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-solid fa-train-subway&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; title=&#8221;Fleet&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;fleet&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW88995515 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeHovered CommentHighlightHovered SCXW88995515 BCX0\">Transportation:<\/span> <\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW88995515 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightHovered SCXW88995515 BCX0\">Electrify<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW88995515 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightHovered SCXW88995515 BCX0\">your fleet, install <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightHovered SCXW88995515 BCX0\">EV <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightHovered SCXW88995515 BCX0\">chargers<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightHovered SCXW88995515 BCX0\">, reduce emissions <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightHovered SCXW88995515 BCX0\">and more<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"EOP CommentHighlightPipeHovered SCXW88995515 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/stopthesoot\/equipment-modernization-program\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">WorkClean Diesel Modernization Program<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: This program utilizes Federal and State funding to replace on-road and non-road diesel equipment\/vehicles and repower marine engines \u2013 anything from refuse trucks to forklifts to ferry vessels.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/drivegreen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/88\/pdf\/incentivesummary.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Drive Green: Electric Vehicle &amp; Charging Infrastructure Incentives<\/span><\/a>:<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Your choice to drive electric improves New Jersey\u2019s air quality and helps slow climate change.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16316664,&quot;335559685&quot;:-15,&quot;335559737&quot;:-15,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/drivegreen\/emobility\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">eMobility<\/span><\/a>:<span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0eMobility is equitable, shared transportation using electric vehicles and additional modes of transport for residents in underserved areas, who often don\u2019t own a personal vehicle and rely on public transportation. These projects benefit low- to moderate-income communities disproportionately impacted by air pollution through carshare and ride hailing programs, electric taxis, shuttle services, and more.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16316664,&quot;335559685&quot;:-15,&quot;335559737&quot;:-15,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/drivegreen\/it-pays-to-plug-in\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">It Pays to Plug In<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u00a0 NJ\u2019s Electric Vehicle Charging Grants Program provides grants to offset the cost of purchasing and installing EV chargers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16119285,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/drivegreen\/affordability-incentives\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">State of New Jersey Incentives to Drive Green Vehicles Directory<\/span><\/a>:<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> A directory of valuable state, federal, and utility incentives to make the transition to electric easier.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.njcleanenergy.com\/EV\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">New Jersey Clean Energy Electric Vehicle Incentive Programs Directory<\/span><\/a>: <span data-contrast=\"none\">These programs are designed to encourage EV adoption in New Jersey, which is crucial to reaching a 100% clean energy future.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16119285,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-solid fa-solar-panel&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; title=&#8221;Clean Energy Planning&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;clean-energy-planning&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW26828100 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26828100 BCX0\">Clean Energy Planning:<\/span> <\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW26828100 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26828100 BCX0\">Assess your buildings, improve their efficiency, and power them with clean energy<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW26828100 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16119285,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cleanenergy.nj.gov\/audiences\/state-and-local-government\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">New Jersey Clean Energy Program Local Governments, Schools and Non-Profits Programs<\/span><\/a>: <span data-contrast=\"none\">New Jersey&#8217;s Clean Energy Program provides financial incentives for energy efficiency through a number of initiatives directed at local government facilities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16119285,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cleanenergy.nj.gov\/programs\/energy-efficiency\/cea-energy-and-water-benchmarking\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">New Jersey Clean Energy Benchmarking<\/span><\/a>: <span data-contrast=\"none\">New Jersey has two benchmarking programs \u2013 one mandatory for commercial buildings larger than 25,000 square feet, which starts in the spring of 2023 and one free and voluntary for all other buildings. he NJ Board of Public Utilities defines \u201ccommercial\u201d by your building\u2019s property tax assessment business class \u2013 Class 4A Commercial and Class 4C Apartments are the only covered mandatory classes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16119285,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cleanenergy.nj.gov\/programs\/energy-efficiency\/local-government-energy-audit-lgea-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">New Jersey Clean Energy Local Government Energy Audit (LGEA) Program<\/span><\/a>:<span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0The Local Government Energy Audit (LGEA) Program allows local government agencies, state contracting agencies, public agencies, state colleges and state universities, and select non-profit agencies, to examine their facilities and see how they can improve their energy use. The program can help eligible agencies identify cost-justified energy-efficiency measures, as well as subsidize the full cost of the audit. The entire audit process including customer assistance, application processing and auditing will be performed by TRC, the Program Manager for New Jersey&#8217;s Clean Energy Program (NJCEP).<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16119285,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.njcleanenergy.com\/esip\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Energy Savings Improvement Program<\/span><\/a>:<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (ESIP) NJ\u2019s ESIP is a form of energy performance contracting that allows government entities to make minor or major energy-related improvements to their facilities using the value of energy savings that result from the improvements. The ESIP law was enacted in 2009 and updated in 2012.\u00a0 It provides all types of government entities \u2013 from school boards to counties to municipalities to state governments \u2013 with a flexible tool to lessen their environmental impact, save money, and reduce their energy usage for minimal costs.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16119285,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.njcleanenergy.com\/chp\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">New Jersey Clean Energy Program Combined Heat &amp; Power Programs<\/span><\/a>:<span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0One of the goals of the State of New Jersey is to enhance energy efficiency through on-site power generation with recovery and productive use of waste heat, and to reduce existing and new demands to the electric power grid. The Board of Public Utilities seeks to accomplish this goal by providing generous financial incentives for Combined Heat &amp; Power (CHP) and Fuel Cell (FC) installations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16119285,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.njcleanenergy.com\/renewable-energy\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">New Jersey Clean Energy Program Solar Programs<\/span><\/a>:<span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0 Renewable energy and energy storage are an important element of New Jersey\u2019s climate change. The Global Warming Response Act establishes specific reduction targets to reduce greenhouse gases that threaten the globe.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-solid fa-leaf&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; title=&#8221;Resilience, Restoration, Sequestration&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;resilience&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Resilience, Restoration and Sequestration<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:<strong>\u00a0Enhance air and water quality, reduce climate risks, and cool the environment by capturing carbon, restoring natural and urban ecosystems, and protecting shorelines and waterways.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/dep\/climatechange\/mitigation\/ncs-grant.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Natural Climate Solutions Grant Program<\/span><\/a>: <span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Natural Climate Solutions Grant program will fund on-the-ground implementation of projects that create, restore, and enhance New Jersey\u2019s natural carbon sinks, such as salt marshes, seagrass beds, forests, urban parks and woodlands, and street trees.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16316664,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/grantandloanprograms\/sustainable-jersey-trees-for-schools\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sustainable Jersey Trees for Schools<\/span><\/a>:<span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0This web application was developed to support the \u201cTrees for Schools: Tree Planting Grants for New Jersey Public Schools, Colleges &amp; Universities\u201d program, and the identification of public school locations that best meet the criteria for grant funds.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16316664,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/dep\/parksandforests\/forest\/urbanandcommunity\/grants.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">New Jersey Urban and Community Forestry Grants<\/span><\/a>:<span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0The Natural Climate Solutions Grant program will fund on-the-ground implementation of projects that create, restore, and enhance New Jersey\u2019s natural carbon sinks, such as salt marshes, seagrass beds, forests, urban parks and woodlands, and street trees.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/grantandloanprograms\/green-acres-local-assistance-grants-loans\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Green Acres Local Assistance Grants &amp; Loans<\/span><\/a>:<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Green Acres grants and loans are used to acquire open space for recreation and conservation purposes statewide, develop outdoor recreational facilities, and steward natural resources on land held for recreation\/conservation purposes all while maintaining and building carbon sequestration.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/grantandloanprograms\/shore-protection-program\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Shore Protection Program \/ State and Local Project Partnerships<\/span><\/a>:<span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0To protect property and infrastructure from coastal storm damage, erosion and shoreline migration, and sea-level rise. Projects include beach replenishment and construction and maintenance of bulkheads, jetties, and seawalls.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/grantandloanprograms\/water-quality-restoration-grants-for-nonpoint-source-pollution\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Water Quality Restoration Grants for Nonpoint Source Pollution<\/span><\/a>:<span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Water quality restoration grants are awarded by the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) to fund watershed restoration activities and initiatives around New Jersey that address\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/dep\/wms\/bears\/nps.htm\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">nonpoint source pollution<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f(NPS), which is water pollution that is generated by everyday activities.\u202f<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/grantandloanprograms\/dam-restoration-inland-water-projects-loan-program\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dam Restoration &amp; Inland Water Projects Loan Program<\/span><\/a>:<span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0The purpose of the program is to provide loans to assist local government units, private lake associations or similar organizations in the funding of a dam restoration project or an inland waters project.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/srp\/finance\/hdsrf\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Contaminated Site Remediation &amp; Redevelopment (CSRR) \u2013 Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund (HDSRF)<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: HDSRF grants and loans are available to public entities, private entities, and non-profit organizations that perform a remediation pursuant to DEP\u2019s Site Remediation Program requirements.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/grantandloanprograms\/fact-sheets\/fact-sheet-historic-preservation\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Historic Restoration, Preservation, Protection<\/span><\/a>:<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> The New Jersey Historic Trust was created by law in 1967 to preserve New Jersey&#8217;s historic resources across the state, many of which are in locations under threat of sea level rise and other natural and man-made risks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.njib.gov\/njrib\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Community Hazard Assistance Mitigation Program (CHAMP)<\/span><\/a>:<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> The CHAMP resides within the Resilience Infrastructure Bank of the I-Bank, an independent State Financing Authority responsible for providing and administering low interest rate loans to qualified New Jersey municipalities, counties, agencies, instrumentalities and other eligible entities in New Jersey for the purpose of financing hazard mitigation and resilience projects pursuant to the State Hazard Mitigation Plan (State HMP) and the Safeguarding Tomorrow through Ongoing Risk Mitigation (STORM) Act.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.arcgis.com\/experience\/196a9c8077e847c3b4a815d7c814930c?views=View-24\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Climate Resilience Funding Directory<\/span><\/a>:<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> The Climate Resilience Funding Directory offers a curated list of federal and state funding sources that support climate adaptation and resilience projects. This Directory serves as a starting point to help users navigate funding opportunities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-solid fa-recycle&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; title=&#8221;Waste&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;waste&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Waste: Reduce, reuse and recycle, and more in your county \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/grantandloanprograms\/recycling-enhancement-act-county-grant\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Recycling Enhancement Act County Grant<\/span><\/a>: Grants to prepare, revise and implement district solid waste management plans, implementation of the State Recycling Plan, research and education<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;&#8221; 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