Sustainable Jersey representatives announced recently that Princeton was one of three municipalities in New Jersey to receive a Sustainable Jersey Small Grant for $35,000.
“Princeton is thrilled to receive this grant to help fund the EnergySmart Buildings campaign, which will be carried out by Sustainable Princeton on behalf of the Municipality. It follows Sustainable Princeton’s successful EnergySmart Homes campaign which helped Princeton homeowners become more energy efficienct,” said Princeton’s Mayor, Liz Lempert.
The Energy Smart Buildings campaign will focus on commercial properties, which account for 26% of energy consumption in New Jersey, according to the Energy Information Association (EIA). It will allow Sustainable Princeton to identify opportunities and assist building owners and tenants with choosing, implementing and measuring energy efficiency improvements.
Sustainable Princeton is a non-profit organization that works to reduce the community’s energy use and waste as well as its impact on the natural environment by partnering with Princeton residents, businesses, schools, local government and other community groups to achieve measurable results.
Funded by the Gardinier Environmental Fund, Sustainable Jersey is a non-profit organization that provides tools, training and financial incentives to support communities as they pursue sustainability programs. Since 2009, Sustainable Jersey has distributed nearly $1.6 million in grants.
