Hammonton has the opportunity to select actions that we may be able to get grant funding to help implement. New Jersey Board of Public Utilities created a Community Energy Plan Grant (CEPG) program to help New Jersey municipalities in developing a community energy plan and we need your input!
Come out to a Stakeholder (that’s you!) Meeting on Thrursday, April 30th at 6 pm at the Canoe Club (100 Sports Drive, Hammonton Lake Park) to ask questions and share what you think might help our community’s future energy use.
Community energy plans are short-range plans created by municipalities to identify energy initiatives to increase clean energy production, reduce energy use, and cut greenhouse gas emissions across out entire community.
Strategy 1: Transportation
Adopt supportive zoning and regulations for EV infrastructure
Train first responders on EV and EV Charging Equipment
Purchase alternative fuel vehicles
Improve Municipal fleet efficiency
Install public EV charging infrastructure
Community EV outreach
Strategy 2: Solar and Renewables
Adopt supportive zoning and permitting for private solar
Post solar permitting checklist
Train first responders on solar
Install on-site municipal renewable generation
Buy renewable energy for municipal facilities
Implement renewable government energy aggregation (R-GEA)
Support Community Solar as a project ambassador
Support Community Solar as an outreach coordinator
Host a Community Solar project on municipal property
Strategy 3: Maximize Energy Efficiency and Reduce Peak Demand
Upgrade energy efficiency for municipal and school buildings
Residential energy outreach campaign
Commercial energy efficiency campaign
Conduct energy efficiency outreach to large energy users
Strategy 4: Building Sector and New Construction
Implement Green Building policy
Construct new municipal buildings as model green buildings
Encourage benchmarking and commissioning for existing buildings
Require developers to complete green development checklist
Conduct outreach targeting new construction in the community
Strategy 5: Community
Make community energy planning inclusive
Conduct energy efficiency outreach to Low & Moderate Income (LMI) residents
Support shared mobility programs
Support LMI community solar subscriptions
Conduct energy efficiency outreach to community serving institutions
Strategy 6: Clean Energy Innovation
Adopt energy storage policies
Install an energy storage system
Hammonton Green Committee 