Resources/Regulations

activeState of New Jersey

NJ Clean Energy Act

New Jersey Clean Energy Act - Energy and Water Benchmarking Program

Overview

Applies To

Commercial buildings over 25,000 sqft

Building Size Threshold

25,000 sqft

Building Types

Commercial, office, retail, multifamily residential, warehouses

Effective Date

2022

Jurisdiction

State of New Jersey

State

New Jersey

Current Status

Active statewide since 2022. Annual compliance is mandatory; enforcement infrastructure continuing to develop. Part of NJ's broader clean energy and climate goals.

Key Deadlines

July 1, 2026

Annual benchmarking report due for 2025 calendar year energy and water data

Penalties & Enforcement

Penalty

Determined by NJ BPU (enforcement ramping up)

Penalties for non-compliance established by NJ Board of Public Utilities; enforcement mechanisms being developed

Compliance Requirements

Annual energy and water benchmarking via ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager

Submit benchmarking data to NJ Board of Public Utilities

Maintain accurate building profile and utility data

Data Required

12 months of energy consumption data (electricity, gas, oil)

12 months of water consumption data

Building gross floor area

Building use type and occupancy information

How to Submit

Submission Method

NJ Board of Public Utilities via ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager

Submission Format

ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager online platform with NJ BPU data sharing

Official Resources

Official State of New Jersey Resource

https://www.njcleanenergy.com/residential/programs/cea-benchmarking

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