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This page provides a list of available interactive resources NJDEP has created to help local government, businesses, landowners, and residents navigate understanding, mitigating and adapting to climate change.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_separator color=”custom” accent_color=”#e7e6e6″][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=”5″ equal_height=”yes”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][info-box-shortcode title=”Climate Resilience Funding Directory” buttontitle=”View Tool” buttonlink=”https:\/\/experience.arcgis.com\/experience\/196a9c8077e847c3b4a815d7c814930c” bgimg=”3444″]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.[\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][info-box-shortcode title=”Extreme Precipitation Projection Platform” buttontitle=”View Tool” buttonlink=”https:\/\/njprojectedprecipitationchanges.com\/” targetlink=”true” bgimg=”1980″]This is an interactive tool displaying precipitation projections for New Jersey, including increases in the frequency and intensity of extreme precipitation events, rainfall depths, and comparisons with NOAA Atlas 14 values down to the parcel level.[\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][info-box-shortcode title=”Flood Risk Indicator Tool” buttontitle=”View Tool” buttonlink=”https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/climatechange\/flood-tool\/” bgimg=”1982″]This is a screening tool that provides users with information regarding the presence of indicators of potential flood risk on or near a property of interest.[\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][info-box-shortcode title=”Heat Hub” buttontitle=”View Web App” buttonlink=”https:\/\/heat-hub-new-jersey-njdep.hub.arcgis.com\/” targetlink=”true” bgimg=”2066″]This web app is designed to be a source for all things related to extreme heat in New Jersey. Visitors will find key information on extreme heat and the impact it will have on people, communities, and the environment as well as live weather alerts, surveys, and quizzes.[\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=”5″ equal_height=”yes”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][info-box-shortcode title=”NJ CERAP” buttontitle=”Learn More” buttonlink=”https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/climatechange\/resources\/njcerap\/” bgimg=”1932″]The NJ Coastal Ecological Restoration and Adaptation Plan (CERAP) is open for your submissions. The goal of CERAP is to identify areas and projects for future ecological projects that have value in increasing community resilience, ecosystem health, and carbon sequestration.[\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][info-box-shortcode title=”NJ County Solar PV Dashboard” buttontitle=”View Dashboard” buttonlink=”https:\/\/www.arcgis.com\/apps\/dashboards\/cc2af58f545a4b04ae56891a58b426da” bgimg=”1965″]The purpose of this dashboard is to provide a high level analysis of solar PV installations in New Jersey\u2019s by county.[\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][info-box-shortcode title=”NJ FloodMapper” buttontitle=”View Tool” buttonlink=”https:\/\/www.njfloodmapper.org\/” targetlink=”true” bgimg=”1979″]This is an interactive tool that allows users to conduct flood exposure analysis based on the best available science for sea-level rise and storm surge.[\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][info-box-shortcode title=”NJ Forest Adapt” buttontitle=”Learn More” buttonlink=”https:\/\/njforestadapt.rutgers.edu\/#\/splash” targetlink=”true” bgimg=”1978″]This mapping tool identifies changes to temperature as well as changes to forest density, forest type, pests, and disease over time due to climate change.[\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=”5″ equal_height=”yes”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][info-box-shortcode title=”NJ HazAdapt” buttontitle=”Learn More” buttonlink=”https:\/\/njforestadapt.rutgers.edu\/#\/splash” targetlink=”true” bgimg=”1977″]This tool provides municipal and county hazard planners with easy access to data and resources that will assist with development of hazard mitigation plans.[\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][info-box-shortcode title=”New Jersey-Specific Urban Heat Island (UHI) Mapping Resource” buttontitle=”View Map” buttonlink=”https:\/\/experience.arcgis.com\/experience\/6fcc4aee204e4695b0c8ae25af3d8f13″ targetlink=”true” bgimg=”1984″]This web app allows users to view the surface temperature values within specific areas of interest (address, municipality, county) and to visualize land surface temperature (LST) values for New Jersey from the summer of 2022[\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][info-box-shortcode title=”New Jersey Work From Home Calculator” buttontitle=”View Tool” buttonlink=”https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/climatechange\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/njdep-work-from-home-calculator.xlsx” targetlink=”true” bgimg=”2062″]This is an interactive tool that can be used by individuals to find reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, particulate matter, gas consumption, and vehicle miles travelled by working from home.[\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][info-box-shortcode title=”Public Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Locator” buttontitle=”View Map” buttonlink=”https:\/\/storymaps.arcgis.com\/collections\/a8cb145807ea488db3dc808f96f8ee3b?item=5″ targetlink=”true” bgimg=”1966″]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.[\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=”5″ equal_height=”yes”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][info-box-shortcode title=”Resilient NJ Local Planning for Climate Change Toolkit” buttontitle=”View Toolkit” buttonlink=”https:\/\/experience.arcgis.com\/experience\/9daab51c2f5542969d50437522e012c4″ targetlink=”true” bgimg=”1983″]This toolkit provides a compilation of guidance and resources to support local climate resilience planning, development of resilience action plans, and Municipal Land Use Law and Plan Endorsement requirements.[\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][info-box-shortcode title=”RGGI Climate Investments” buttontitle=”View Dashboard” buttonlink=”https:\/\/www.arcgis.com\/apps\/dashboards\/71e62ee3de2d4a6585bf4766881406c6″ targetlink=”true” bgimg=”1967″]This dashboard contains a number of different interactive charts and widgets with information about the climate investments being made by the NJDEP, NJBPU, and NJEDA utilizing funds obtained through quarterly auctions of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.[\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][info-box-shortcode title=”RGGI Power Plant Electric Generating Unit (EGU) Emissions” buttontitle=”View Dashboard” buttonlink=”https:\/\/www.arcgis.com\/apps\/dashboards\/f405c16837dd4ea7b8f842fb825b2309″ targetlink=”true” bgimg=”1968″]This dashboard displays locational information for each power plant electric generating unit (EGU) subject to the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, as well as historic annual emissions and operational information.[\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][info-box-shortcode title=”Solar Siting Analysis | Story Map (2024)” buttontitle=”View Story Map” buttonlink=”https:\/\/experience.arcgis.com\/experience\/b47cb6b017da4e83a15899e9e592325e” bgimg=”3472″]This tool was developed to aid local communities and potential solar developers in planning for solar installations by distinguishing between lands where the department encourages solar development from those where the department discourages solar development.[\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][info-box-shortcode title=”Solar Siting Analysis Web Application (2024)” buttontitle=”View Web App” buttonlink=”https:\/\/experience.arcgis.com\/experience\/b47cb6b017da4e83a15899e9e592325e\/page\/SSA-v3_0-Mapping-Tool\/” targetlink=”true” bgimg=”3470″]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[\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][info-box-shortcode title=”Trees for Schools: Tree Planting Grant Assistance Tool” buttontitle=”View Tool” buttonlink=”https:\/\/experience.arcgis.com\/experience\/71fc2443388b41938b82cda08c38c03d” targetlink=”true” bgimg=”1973″]This web application was developed to support the “Trees for Schools: Tree Planting Grants for New Jersey Public Schools, Colleges & Universities” program, and the identification of public school locations that best meet the criteria for grant funds.[\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][info-box-shortcode title=”Municipal Electricity Usage” buttontitle=”View Dashboard” buttonlink=”https:\/\/www.arcgis.com\/apps\/dashboards\/7c025d87128345958d7cdfcab4574b15″ targetlink=”true” bgimg=”1971″]The purpose of this dashboard is to provide an overview of electricity usage trends across years, sectors, and at the county and municipal levels.[\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][info-box-shortcode title=”Municipal Natural Gas Usage” buttontitle=”View Dashboard” buttonlink=”https:\/\/www.arcgis.com\/apps\/dashboards\/e0a25242db5a4f76a4b0641b4032138d” targetlink=”true” bgimg=”1970″]The purpose of this dashboard is to provide an overview of natural gas usage trends across years, sectors, and at the county and municipal levels.[\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][info-box-shortcode title=”Municipal Snapshots” buttontitle=”Learn More” buttonlink=”https:\/\/www.njfloodmapper.org\/municipal-snapshots\/” targetlink=”true” bgimg=”1975″]The page provides easy access to information about the people, places, infrastructure, and assets that are at risk from flood-related climate change impacts in each municipality.[\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][info-box-shortcode title=”NJDEP Climate Change Lead by Example Story Map” buttontitle=”View Story Map” buttonlink=”https:\/\/storymaps.arcgis.com\/stories\/2137a135343940e898c583a2f2c18f67″ targetlink=”true” bgimg=”5059″]This storymap displays the efforts that the NJDEP is taking to “Lead by Example” with regards to climate change mitigation at DEP facilities across the State.<\/span>[\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][info-box-shortcode title=”NJ Ground Source Heat Pump Information & Assistance Tool” buttontitle=”View Tool” buttonlink=”https:\/\/experience.arcgis.com\/experience\/ecf7f0975eb7449ab0f28381dded6165″ targetlink=”true” bgimg=”5055″]<\/p>\n

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This tool provides users with information pertaining to Ground Source Heat Pumps including the current landscape of systems, available incentives, and a mapping tool designed to inform potential siting of systems.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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This dashboard provides information about ground source heat pump systems installed in New Jersey, aggregated at the municipal level.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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This application contains a series of web-mapping tools that have been designed to assist solar developers with identifying and analyzing potential solar project sites based on the specific siting criteria for NJBPU-administered solar incentive programs.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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[\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][info-box-shortcode title=”Natural Climate Solutions Grant Round 1 Recipients” buttontitle=”View Story Map” buttonlink=”https:\/\/storymaps.arcgis.com\/stories\/696ed0cf7f22433eaf7796969370744f” targetlink=”true” bgimg=”5058″]This story map provides an overview of the projects and awardees of Round 1 of the Natural Climate Solutions Grant Program.<\/span>[\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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