May 2, 2012

Dear Mayor:

Please see below for workshops that may be of interest to your community!

Re:  Upcoming Sustainable Jersey Workshops and Webinars

For complete descriptions and Agendas for these workshops, visit www.sustainablejersey.com “News, Events and Trainings”
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SAVING MONEY AND ENERGY THROUGH ENERGY BENCHMARKING AND MANAGEMENT

CLICK HERE to SIGN UP FOR THE IN-PERSON WORKSHOP ON MAY 9 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at The College of NJ – Business Building, Room 225: 

Benchmarking is the first step in managing your energy costs and use. You will get an overview of the Sustainable Jersey action, “Energy Benchmarking and Management,” and we will show you what you’ll need to successfully track your energy use. Other benchmarking options, including free benchmarking from TRC, and other energy tracking software that are compatible with ESPM will be discussed.

3 CEU credits are available for Public Works Managers, Financial Officers
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COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP ON ENERGY: HOW TO BE AN ENERGY HERO IN YOUR TOWN

• Learn how your community can save residents and businesses money on their energy bills without using tax dollars.
• Find out about innovative ways to leverage state programs.
• Hear from communities that have implemented Direct Install and Home Performance with Energy Star programs that have saved money and energy for residents and businesses.

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HOW YOUR “GREEN PURCHASING” DECISIONS IMPACT YOUR BOTTOM LINE AND AIR QUALITY

Date:  Thursday, June 28, 2012
Time:  9:00 a.m.-noon
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Location:  Rutgers EcoComplex,
1200 Florence-Columbus Rd., Bordentown, NJ 08505-4200
Tel: (609) 499-3600

This workshop will help participants to understand various criteria they should consider when purchasing fuels, and alternative vehicles. Sustainable Jersey’s “Green Purchasing” policies for Fuel Purchases and Replacement Vehicles will be covered. The impacts of particulate matter on human health will also be discussed, putting a “human face” on the purchasing decisions of municipalities. Participants will also lean about NJ DEP’s Diesel Retrofit Program and funding available for municipalities to retrofit their vehicles.

Very truly yours,

William G. Dressel, Jr.
Executive Director