55-24 Sustainable Jersey -PSEG EEPP Resolution.pdf

55-24 February 13, 2024 Resolution of Support from Local Governing Body Authorizing the 2024 Sustainable Jersey-PSE&G Energy Efficiency Partnership Program Application WHEREAS, a sustainable community seeks to optimize quality of life for its residents by ensuring that its environmental, economic, and social objectives are balanced and mutually supportive; and WHEREAS, the Township of West Orange strives to save tax dollars, assure clean land, air and water, improve working and living environments; and [WHEREAS, the Township of West Orange is participating in Sustainable Jersey; and WHEREAS, one of the purposes of Sustainable Jersey is to provide resources to municipalities to make progress on sustainability issues, and they have created the 2024 Sustainable Jersey-PSE&G Energy Efficiency Partnership Program to help increase energy efficiency for residents, businesses, and municipal facilities. This Program includes a Sustainable Jersey Start-up Grant funded by PSE&G in the amount of $2,500 for first-time participants. THEREFORE, the Township Council of West Orange, NJ has determined that West Orange should apply for the aforementioned 2024 Sustainable Jersey-PSE&G Energy Efficiency Partnership Program and $2,500 Start-up Grant (one-time per municipality upon entering the Program). THEREFORE, West Orange, applying for the 2024 Sustainable Jersey-PSE&G Energy Efficiency Partnership Program, will provide staff support for all activities related to the Sustainable Jersey-PSE&G Energy Efficiency Partnership Program, including…  Identification of one or more staff to serve as primary contacts for Sustainable Jersey for the project selected  Provide access to utility bills and other energy records as needed for the project (energy efficiency in municipal facilities)  Provide support from relevant finance, facility, and other staff as needed for project implementation THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Township Council of West Orange, State of New Jersey, authorizes submission of the aforementioned application to the 2024 Sustainable Jersey-PSE&G Energy Efficiency Partnership Program. Karen J. Carnevale, RMC, Municipal Clerk Bill Rutherford, Council President Adopted: February 13, 2024