Blog - NJ Sustainable Business Council

The Inflation Reduction Act One Year Later: Advancing Climate and Economic Goals

The focus of this month’s newsletter is on the IRA since its implementation promises to have far-reaching and positive consequences for the economy, public health and the climate. We’ll provide an overview of its overall goals, current and potential impacts, and how New Jersey companies can take advantage of the IRA’s potential benefits. We profile one company that is successfully integrating market innovation and government programs and incentives, like those from the IRA, to boost its own triple-bottom-line performance.

September 7, 2023September 7, 2023Blog, Clean Energy

Webinar on Protecting Local Economies from Flood Risk

On August 28 at 6:00 PM, the New Jersey League of Conservation Voters will be hosting a virtual webinar about New Jersey’s growing flooding crisis, and what we can do to prevent floods and protect our local economies in the future. As a member of the Clean Water is Good for Business coalition, NJSBC is co-sponsoring this timely webinar on a topic that is increasingly relevant to local businesses in flood prone areas.

August 28, 2023August 28, 2023Actions, Blog, Related Events, Water, Water

Ciel Power LLC – Using State and Federal Programs to Lower Emissions and Electricity Bills

Ciel Power LLC is a business that has already been using state and federal rebates and tax credits to provide affordable home retrofit solutions. The company has also taken advantage of New Jersey EV tax credits and plans to continue transitioning its fleet with federal tax credits from the IRA. Companies like Ciel Power that are already embracing programs to reduce environmental impact and increase their financial efficiency are well positioned to take advantage of the IRA and continue to expand the positive impact of their work.

August 24, 2023August 24, 2023Blog, Business Members, Clean Energy, Members

Offshore Wind: The Key to Sustainable Economic Development in New Jersey

In support of its goal to achieve 100% clean energy by 2050, New Jersey has set an ambitious target of 11,000 megawatts of offshore wind capacity by 2040, and some developers have already begun the initial stages of constructing wind farms. As a coastal state, New Jersey is uniquely positioned to both tackle climate change and usher in a vibrant and dynamic new industry which will spur economic activity. Each wind farm implemented in the state is expected to add thousands of jobs to the economy.

August 8, 2023Actions, Blog, Clean Energy, Energy, Offshore Wind

ZAGO Manufacturing Co. – Leveraging New Jersey’s Clean Energy Economy

As New Jersey makes progress on its goal to decarbonize the energy sector, businesses in the state are already benefiting from numerous emerging industries. ZAGO Manufacturing Co. is an important example of how embracing the transition to a clean energy economy can become a growth opportunity for manufacturing companies.

July 20, 2023July 20, 2023Blog, Business Members, Members, Offshore Wind

Tell Lawmakers: End Clean Energy Fund diversions

Businesses have a stake in supporting the transition to New Jersey’s clean energy economy. Not only does this program increase the number of people eligible for upgrades and retrofits, which will benefit companies in the clean energy space, it also supports programs for businesses themselves to take advantage of energy efficiency programs.

June 6, 2023July 20, 2023Actions, Blog, Clean Energy, Energy