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[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces”][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”3380″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”” el_class=”w-100″][vc_raw_html css=””]JTNDZGl2JTIwY2xhc3MlM0QlMjJjYXJvdXNlbC1jYXB0aW9uJTIwZC1tZC1ibG9jayUyMGQtc20tYmxvY2slMjIlM0UlMEElM0NoMSUzRUxFQUQlMjBCWSUyMEVYQU1QTEUlM0MlMkZoMSUzRSUwQSUzQyUyRmRpdiUzRQ==[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][breadcrumb-shortcode][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column el_id=”home”][vc_custom_heading text=”Lead by Example” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23004679″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1724950149260{border-color: #004679 !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recognizes the critical leadership role it plays in combating climate change and advancing clean energy. Achieving the State\u2019s ambitious greenhouse gas reduction goals requires a whole-of-government approach, including decarbonizing the operations of state government itself. With the Global Warming Response Act 80×50 report<\/a> <\/i> as the impetus, in July of 2023, former Commissioner LaTourette issued Administrative Order 2023-13<\/a> <\/i>, mandating the DEP to develop a \u201cLead by Example\u201d Initiative. As mandated in the Administrative Order, the DEP shall inventory and analyze its owned and administered assets, develop policies and provide technical support concerning emissions reductions planning and projects, and assist in the deployment of clean energy systems across all assets. Through this initiative, DEP is committed to developing a greenhouse gas inventory for its operations, benchmarking energy and water usage at its facilities, identifying opportunities for energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions at its buildings and properties and developing a strategic energy plan. These activities will be a multi-year effort, requiring close coordination with multiple programs areas within the DEP. In October 2024 the DEP released its inaugural \u201cLeading by Example Emissions Inventory Report\u201d which identified trends and details of the DEP\u2019s emissions reduction progress. 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The DEP\u2019s inaugural \u201cLeading By Example Emissions Inventory Report\u201d evaluates both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The Report also identifies trends and details the Department\u2019s emissions reduction progress to date.<\/p>\n

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