Energy Efficiency and Conservation
Helping the Environment, Helping Our Customers
SJI is committed to reducing the carbon footprint of our company and customers by conserving energy.
Making Energy Efficiency Accessible To Customers
Our utilities are committed to involving and engaging customers in our efforts to protect the environment and sustain our natural resources. Since 2009, South Jersey Gas and Elizabethtown Gas, combined, have invested millions of dollars in energy efficiency programs.
Our utilities are committed to involving and engaging customers in our efforts to protect the environment and sustain our natural resources. Since 2009, South Jersey Gas and Elizabethtown Gas, combined, have invested millions of dollars in energy efficiency programs.
South Jersey Gas and Elizabethtown Gas have invested millions of dollars in energy efficiency programs, to help customers reduce their energy footprint.
South Jersey Gas and Elizabethtown Gas have long prioritized energy efficiency programs to help customers reduce their energy consumption and costs. From 2009 through 2022, South Jersey Gas and Elizabethtown Gas customers have installed over 152,000 energy- efficient measures in their homes and businesses. In 2006, South Jersey Gas became one of the first utilities in the country to implement a Conservation Incentive Program (CIP).
In 2021, Elizabethtown Gas was approved for a CIP. Today, the program continues to encourage customers to use natural gas more efficiently, benefiting both South Jersey and Elizabethtown Gas and its customers by eliminating the link between utility profits and the quantity of natural gas sold. Since its inception, customers have reduced their natural gas usage by a total of 125 billion cubic feet, enabling them to save $1.129 billion in energy costs and reduce CO2 output by 6.41 million metric tons in the process.
In 2021, South Jersey Gas and Elizabethtown Gas were approved for their largest energy efficiency programs to date, totaling $216 million. This allows SJG and ETG to make investments in our customers, our environment and actively contribute to the state’s climate priorities through June 2024. SJG and ETG offer a comprehensive suite of residential, multifamily, commercial and industrial energy efficiency programs that encourages all customers, regardless of customer type or income, to reduce energy usage and save money. These programs include on-bill repayment and rebates for energy efficiency equipment upgrades, an efficient products marketplace featuring discounted smart thermostats, enhanced features and free weatherization measures for low to moderate income customers, free energy audits, and tailored solutions for commercial and industrial customers.
Educating our community on energy efficiency
EmPowered Schools
SJI and its subsidiaries, South Jersey Gas and Elizabethtown Gas, are committed to involving the communities we serve in our efforts to create a clean energy future. Consistent with this commitment, both utilities sponsor the Alliance to Save Energy’s EmPowered Schools program.EmPowered Schools empowers students to grow as leaders, apply academic knowledge to solve real-world challenges and move their schools and communities toward a greener future. To date, 40 schools have participated in the program.
Sustainable Jersey
To support energy efficiency, community outreach and education, South Jersey Gas and Elizabethtown Gas partner with Sustainable Jersey. Sustainable Jersey works with communities and school districts to reduce waste, cut greenhouse gas emissions and improve environmental quality.
Conserve
Elizabethtown Gas and South Jersey Gas offer Conserve, an online Energy Efficiency resource. Free and available through the utilities’ websites, Conserve offers tips and information to help customers decrease their energy consumption, lower their energy bills and reduce their impact on the environment, while maintaining comfort at home or work.