New Jersey State Public Benefit Funds for Energy Efficiency
- A societal benefits charge (SBC) funds continuation of pre-restructuring
demand side management programs. In March 2001, the Board of Public
Utilities approved a statewide comprehensive energy
efficiency and renewable energy program that includes a low-income
energy efficiency component called New Jersey Comfort Partners.
The program, in which seven major electric and gas utilities participate,
is funded at about $15 million yearly . See electric
utility restructuring legislation
LEVERAGING
2006: $17.8 million
2005: $13.7 million
2004: $13.1 million
2003: $13.1 million
2002: $10.8 million
2001: $9.5 million
2000: $10.1 million
1999: $10.8 million
1998: $9.6 million
1997: $4.2 million
1996: $4.3 million
1995: $7.4 million
Page Last Updated: August 8, 2007