Sustainable Jersey Hub to host free energy workshop in OC

OCEAN CITY - As summer brings rising temperatures and increased utility bills, the Atlantic Cape May Sustainable Jersey Hub invites residents, municipal leaders and community advocates to an informative and timely workshop being held 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 25 at the Ocean City Senior and Community Center, 1735 Simpson Ave. 

"Sustainable Energy: Understanding Energy Costs & Saving Strategies” will bring together state and local experts to discuss escalating energy costs and provide practical resources to help residents and municipalities reduce their energy bills, save energy or utilize renewable energy through community solar programs available locally. With utility rate increases on the horizon, the hub event aims to empower attendees with up-to-date information, program access and other strategies to save money and power.

Confirmed speakers include:

• Brian Lipman, director, NJ Division of Rate Counsel, who will explain the drivers behind electricity cost increases and the role of the Ratepayer Advocate.
• Theo Banks from the NJ Clean Energy Program, sharing available incentives and tools for towns, schools, homes and businesses.
• Atlantic City Electric and South Jersey Gas, offering insight into utility programs for efficiency and savings.
• Greenlife Energy Solutions, sharing information about the Comfort Partners program which helps people to reduce energy use and utility bills.
• Sustainable Jersey staff, highlighting the benefits of Community Solar programs which guarantee savings to their customers.

"This event is about more than just understanding rate increases," said Ralph Cooper, co-chair of the Atlantic Cape May Sustainable Jersey Hub. "It's about connecting residents with programs that can help them save money and support our shared sustainability goals."

The evening will begin with networking at 6 p.m., followed by speaker presentations at 6:30 p.m. and a Q&A session to close. Attendees will have a chance to speak with presenters and other resource providers who will be tabling at the event. Helpful handouts, including the NJ Consumer Assistance Handbook, will be available.

Advance registration is encouraged. To sign up and learn more, go to https://tinyurl.com/ACMHub25June or visit https://atlanticcapemayregionalhub.wordpress.com

The Atlantic Cape May Sustainable Jersey Hub is a collaborative network of municipal and school green teams, along with other interested individuals, working together to implement impactful local projects and to achieve Sustainable Jersey certification.

You don’t need to be part of a green team to participate in this free workshop. Everyone is welcome.