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RETROFIT NJ – Large-Scale Building Decarbonization Grant (Phase 1)

New Jersey — state programMinimum grant award: $2,500,000. Maximum grant award: $12,500,000 per project/EIN for Thermal Energy Network projects; $10,000,000 per project/EIN for all other projects. Maximum disbursement: 50% of total eligible project costs for for-profit commercial projects; 60% for Institutional and non-profi
The RETROFIT NJ program provides grants to commercial, industrial, and institutional building owners or equivalent tenants in New Jersey to fund large-scale decarbonization retrofit projects. Eligible projects must involve Thermal Energy Networks or include work from at least three scope categories (e.g., on-site renewable energy, electrification/fuel switching, refrigerant replacement, energy efficiency improvements). Funds are disbursed on a reimbursement basis in milestone tranches.

Program details

Type
grant
Amount
Minimum grant award: $2,500,000. Maximum grant award: $12,500,000 per project/EIN for Thermal Energy Network projects; $10,000,000 per project/EIN for all other projects. Maximum disbursement: 50% of total eligible project costs for for-profit commercial projects; 60% for Institutional and non-profi
Eligibility
Commercial, Industrial, or Institutional building owners OR equivalent tenants seeking to complete retrofit construction projects in existing eligible building spaces in New Jersey. Tenants must demonstrate owner approval and a valid lease for one year beyond the project's construction timeline. Buildings must be in NJ and meet specified property classes (Class 4A, 4B, 4C multi-family, 15A–15F). Projects must involve Thermal Energy Networks OR include work from at least three eligible scope categories, have a minimum total eligible cost of $5,000,000, and demonstrate at least 1 metric ton of C
Administrator
New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)
Source: New Jersey — state program. Confirm current terms with the administering agency before applying.

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