Energy Efficiency Rebates   Smart Start Buildings rebates are available for new construction and replacement projects. Financial incentives and technical support is available through your local utility for New Jersey Smart Start Buildings program. These incentives were developed to help offset some &endash; if not all! &endash; of the added cost to purchase qualifying energy-efficient equipment, which provides significant long-term energy savings. A wide range of incentives is available for qualifying equipment (depending on type, size and efficiency). New Jersey Smart Start Buildings can help you explore design and equipment options by providing no-cost technical assistance for projects under 50,000 sq.ft. of conditioned space. This assistance may include: * Plan review and analysis of energy-efficiency options * Walk-through audit of current facility * Consultation on selecting and specifying energy-efficiency measures * Basic design assistance (small new construction and/or remodeling) * Basic measure/system/project analysis and recommendations * Assistance with incentive applications and program compliance. Up to eight hours of technical assistance per project is available. The New Jersey Clean Energy Program offers support for installation of renewable, clean energy generation technologies and systems. To assist in startup, the program includes financial incentives (up to 60 per cent of cost) to owners who install qualified clean energy generation systems in New Jersey. These systems will enable owners to generate their own electricity (reducing utility costs) while helping protect the environment and reducing strain on the grid (existing electric transmission and distribution systems). The program supports a variety of technologies, such as fuel cells, photovoltaics (solar electricity), small wind, and sustainable biomass equipment. Once you enroll, you will receive a range of information to guide you in becoming more energy-efficient and more self-sufficient. You'll learn technology basics, what costs to expect, what benefits you'll enjoy and how to make informed purchases. Photovoltaics are the most likely option for a church.   New Jersey Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs on the web New Jersey Smart Start Buildings Clean Energy for New Jersey   Related information on the web Building Topics - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network   Environmental Commission of the Diocese of Newark Co-Chairmen The Rev. Fletcher Harper e-mail - StLHaworth@aol.com The Rev. Edward M. Hasse, III e-mail - edhasse@aol.com   Return to Environmental Commission Homepage Return to Diocese of Newark Homepage