New Jersey Board of Public Utilities Community Energy Plan Grant Program
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities has announced a new round of Community Energy Plan Grants (CEPG) for all New Jersey municipalities. The application will be open from June 9th - July 11th. Community energy planning is the process by which communities collaboratively select emissions-reducing initiatives that help fulfill the goals of the state’s Energy Master Plan New Jersey’s Energy Master Plan: Pathway to 2050 (EMP).
There are two grant award levels:
- All New Jersey municipalities are eligible to apply for a $10,000 grant
- Overburdened Municipalities (see CEPG application for a list) are eligible for a $25,000 grant
Sustainable Jersey has a wide range of resources to support municipalities in completing this process, including energy data for your municipality and template plans. Completing a Community Energy Plan will help municipalities meet the requirements of the Sustainable Jersey Gold Star in Energy.
Application Deadline Extended: July 18, 2025
Community Energy Planning Grant Drop-In Session
Members of the Sustainable Jersey energy team assisted with application questions and an overview of the Community Energy Planning Grant.
Informational Webinar
An informational webinar was held on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. This webinar reviews how to apply to the NJBPU Community Energy Plan Grant, Sustainable Jersey community energy planning resources, the Sustainable Jersey Data Center, and Free technical assistance for municipalities throughout the CEPG process.
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Application Help Available
Municipalities are eligible for free help to develop and submit applications and assistance in creating the Community Energy Plan. Click the “Ask for Application Help” button to schedule a consultation on the options available to your municipality.
Ask for Application Help
Ready to apply for CEPG? Use the following application guide provided by the NJBPU.
Community Energy Planning Resources
Community Energy Resource Page
Sustainable Jersey has an array of resources to support the creation of community energy plans.
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Sustainable Jersey Data Center
Comprehensive municipal data and interactive maps for all New Jersey municipalities, including transportation, energy usage, residential, and other data.
Municipalities completing CEPs will receive tailored energy data from Sustainable Jersey.
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