Residential energy efficiency projects may include insulation and air sealing, more efficient (and potentially electric) heating and cooling, energy-saving appliances and lighting, window and door replacements, smart thermostats, and more.
The Department of Energy (DOE) offers an
Energy Saver Guide that describes ways to improve home energy efficiency, and
Energy Star explains many of these technologies.
Commercial and industrial facilities can save energy by retrocommissioning current systems, proactively managing the timing of their energy loads, and improving HVAC systems, furnaces, and boilers; upgrading motors and variable frequency drives; using more efficient refrigeration systems, chillers, appliances, and lighting; and improving industrial processes. Most commercial facilities are best served by using a comprehensive energy management approach.
The DOE’s Better Buildings initiative explains energy efficiency approaches for
industrial and
commercial facilities.
Energy Star offers guidelines for comprehensive energy management.
Whitehouse.gov offers a primer on existing and upcoming federal energy efficiency rebates and tax credits.
In New Jersey, there are residential energy efficiency programs administered by the BPU and the utilities. Learn more from the
New Jersey Clean Energy Program.
In Pennsylvania, multiple programs exist. A good starting point is the
PUC page on Energy Savings, and check your utility’s website for offerings.
There are
federal tax credits available for commercial energy efficiency projects.
In New Jersey, there are commercial and industrial energy efficiency programs administered by the BPU and the utilities. Learn more from the
New Jersey Clean Energy Program.
In Pennsylvania, multiple programs exist. Each large utility is required to offer programs specifically for commercial- and industrial-class customers. A good starting point is the
PUC page on Energy Savings, and check your utility’s website for offerings.
