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Representatives from DCO Energy, Jersey City Public Schools, Jersey City Board of Education and Jersey City, and students of the Jersey City Public School District celebrate the start of work on the state’s largest Energy Saving Improvement Program (ESIP) project. – PROVIDED BY DCO ENERGY
Work begins on $122M energy sustainability project in Jersey City
Representatives from DCO Energy, Jersey City Public Schools, Jersey City Board of Education and Jersey City, and students of the Jersey City Public School District celebrate the start of work on the state’s largest Energy Saving Improvement Program (ESIP) project. – PROVIDED BY DCO ENERGY
Matthew Fazelpoor//June 26, 2024//
Officials and stakeholders earlier in June celebrated the start of work on the state’s largest Energy Savings Improvement Program project at Jersey City Public Schools.
The $122 million project was approved through the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities at no cost to residents or taxpayers – with the district receiving an additional $64 million in federal grant funding and capital reserve, which was allocated via American Rescue Plan and CARES Act funding.
Some features of the project include:
- New LED lighting
- Upgraded building automation systems
- Cutting-edge solar energy technologies
- Renovated heating and cooling systems
- Water conservation and infrastructure improvements
- With upgrades, 31 schools will have renewable solar generation of nearly 11 million kWh of electricity
- Will allow the district to generate 42% of its power on-site via solar
The Jersey City Public School District, which has 45 schools with more than 5.5 million square feet, has been spending more than $7 million annually on utility costs. Officials estimate that, once complete, the ESIP is expected to save the district some $88 million over the next 20 years while reducing its carbon footprint and building a sustainable future for current and future students.
“The ESIP will allow Jersey City Public Schools to not only reduce energy consumption but also enhance the overall sustainability of our facilities. By conserving energy, the school district can significantly reduce utility costs – thereby generating savings that can be reinvested in improving facilities and infrastructure,” said Norma Fernandez, superintendent, Jersey City Public Schools District. “As a result, the Jersey City Board of Education will create a more sustainable environment for students and staff, while also setting an example for the community on the importance of conservation and resource efficiency.”
Sparking career interests
The work will be done by DCO Energy.
“By partnering with DCO Energy on this ESIP, we are able to modernize the district’s facilities while utilizing energy cost-saving measures to fund capital improvements the district would otherwise find difficult to fund – all to the benefit of our students,” said Dennis Frohnapfel, acting school business administrator for the district.
“This critical project will result in sustainable learning environments, reduced energy output from the district, and hopefully, spark an interest in students to consider career paths in engineering, renewable energy, and other related industries,” said Joseph Jingoli, chief business development officer, DCO Energy, and CEO, Jingoli, which will incorporate elements of its JINGOLI Competitive Edge, a unique suite of customized education programs that introduce students to career opportunities where Jingoli and its affiliates perform work.
On June 12, an event was held at James J. Ferris High School to mark the milestone moment, with Jersey City presenting the school district with a proclamation recognizing June 12 as Sustainability Day in city.
“Jersey City has become a leader in sustainability and innovation – and it is encouraging to have our school district aligned with these important goals of creating a healthier, more resilient future for our students, their families, and all residents citywide,” said Barkha Patel, director, Department of Infrastructure, Jersey City. “We have seen the benefits of implementing an Energy Savings Improvement Plan firsthand on the city level and to have the schools as partners in our collective fight against climate change is key – for the many Jersey City generations to come.”
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Earlier this year, a group of engineering students and recent graduates of New Brunswick P-TECH unveiled a project with Jingoli. Click here to find out more about their “off-the-grid” thrift store.
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