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must demonstrate an average peak demand of over 400 kW or 4,000 MMBtu in natural gas consumption. PJM Demand Response PJM offers two different demand response programs currently. Both pro- grams offer direct payments to qualify- ing customers based on agreed upon load reduction steps. Payment magni- tudes vary depending on whether you partner in the Economic Load Response or Emergency Capacity program. However, you must offer a significant available load reduction to qualify. Program specific data sourced from www.energy.gov A majority of the available rebate and incentive programs require the services of a professional engineering consultancy in order to provide the designs, plans, and specifications

necessary to execute energy efficien- cy projects. It is important that the engineering consultant you choose be knowledgeable and experienced in navigating the available NJECP programs. No one wants to leave money on the table, and the right engineering firm can help you ensure that this doesn’t happen. Additional incentive programs and rebate information can be found at the following resource links: NJCEP Homepage: www.njcleanenergy.com US DOE NJ Site: www.energy.gov/eere/femp/ energy-incentive-programs-new-jersey DSIRE Database: http://www.dsireusa.org

and rebate magnitude is directly related to new equipment efficien- cy and size. Maximum available rebates for this program are capped at $500,000 per utility account, and projects require pre-approval before purchasing and installation of new equipment. Large Energy Users While most small commercial facil- ities will not qualify for the Large Energy Users program, this program offers huge incentives to some of the state’s largest energy consumers. This program offers up to $4 mil- lion in incentives to customers who have paid over $300,000 in systems benefits charges over the previous fiscal year. Additionally, the facility

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Spotlight On Service With great respect for those who serve our country, the Editorial Committee of CAI-NJ is seeking spotlights on service members. This may include active, or inactive members of the United States Armed Forces. Please take this opportunity to spotlight someone you know and help the CAI-NJ community recognize and thank them for their service to our country. Criteria 1. Must be a member of the United States Armed Forces, active, inactive or has served. 2. Must be either a: a. Member of CAI-NJ (Manager, Board Member, Business Partner or Business Partner Employee) b. A parent, spouse or child or a CAI-NJ member (classified above) 3. Must include 500 to 1,000 words about their service along with a photo

For questions or to submit a “Spotlight on Service” contact Jaclyn Olszewski at jaclyn@cainj.org.

Submissions may be self-authored by service members or written on their behalf.

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