State Policies

New Jersey Executive Order 24 requires all newly constructed K-12 schools in the state to follow LEED 2.0 standards.  Contact the New Jersey Schools Development Authority for more information.

Grants & Rebates

DSIRE maintains a database of incentives and rebates for energy efficiency, many of which can be applied to schools.

Highlighting Successes

New Jersey has 64 ENERGY STAR and 28 LEED-certified schools. 

Feature Your High Performance School Design Work

Are you an architect or engineer who has worked on a High Performance School in this state?  You can download and fill out our questionnaire and NEEP will use it to complete a case study, highlighting your firm's exemplary work on high performance schools.  We use these case studies on our website, webinars, and conference presentations, and often invite architects or engineers to speak about their work in these venues.

For More Information

The High Performance Schools Exchange offers presentations and trainings to design and building professionals as well as school administrators and committees. These are available at no cost and can be scheduled by contacting Carolyn Sarno at csarno@neep.org or at (781) 860-9177 x119 or John Balfe at jbalfe@neep.org or at (781) 860-9177 x109.

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A more efficient energy future starts with action today. Your gift supports real change: lower energy bills, cleaner air, local jobs, and healthier communities. Every dollar helps NEEP advance smarter energy solutions across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.

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