119-24 Attachment - Community Energy Plan Grant Application.pdf

Community Energy Plan Grant Program Application Packet Program Year 3 Page 7 6 Sustainable Jersey, Community Energy Planning Guide with Model RFP Template for Consultant Services (August 2022), https://www.sustainablejersey.com/fileadmin/media/Actions_and_Certification/Actions/Energy/Sustainable_Jers ey_Community_Energy_Planning_Guide_08.2022.pdf. 7 Sustainable Jersey, https://www.sustainablejersey.com/. 8 Sustainable Jersey, Sustainable Jersey Guideor Suable Energy Communities (March 2022), https://www.sustainablejersey.com/fileadmin/media/Actions_and_Certification/Actions/Energy/SJ_Sustainable_E nergy_Communities_Guide10_2021.pdf. o Stakeholder engagement process o Preparation of Community Energy Plan o Feasibility study for EV charging infrastructure o Feasibility study for solar siting F. Use of Consultants If the Applicant intends to hire a consultant as a part of its CEPG project, once the grant is awarded and the Grantee identifies the consultant, the Grantee must provide a copy of the written agreement with the proposed consultant. Awardees are advised to consult with Sustainable Jersey staff prior to engaging a consultant as part of the Milestones element detailed in Section III.C.i.b. above. Municipalities wishing to utilize the services of consultants should review the Sustainable Jersey Community Energy Plan Guide with Model RFP Template for Consultant Services.6 Sample specifications for consultants in community energy planning: A. Community Energy Plan Community Stakeholder Engagement Process B. Community Energy Plan Development C. Administrative Support (grant reporting, etc.) D. Implementation Plan/Feasibility Study for specific project IV. Sustainable Jersey Technical Assistance and Resources Sustainable Jersey is a non-profit that since 2009 has been providing tools, training, and financial incentives to support communities as they pursue sustainability programs. As a partner with the BPU Office of Clean Energy Equity, Sustainable Jersey will provide technical assistance for both Community Energy Plan Grant Applicants and Grantees with specific commitment to work closely with Overburdened Municipalities.7 To provide this assistance, all Applications and proposed budgets will be shared with Sustainable Jersey. Sustainable Jersey provides resources for Community Energy Planning including: Guide for Sustainable Energy Communities8