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RETROFIT NJ - Large-Scale Building Decarbonization Program (Phase 1)

New Jersey — state programMinimum grant award $2,500,000; maximum $12,500,000 per project/EIN for Thermal Energy Network projects; maximum $10,000,000 per project/EIN for all other projects; maximum disbursement of 50% of total eligible project costs for for-profit commercial projects and 60% for Institutional and non-profit
The RETROFIT NJ Program provides grants to Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional building owners or equivalent tenants in New Jersey to fund large-scale retrofit construction projects aimed at decarbonizing existing buildings. Eligible projects must involve Thermal Energy Networks or include work from at least three scope categories such as on-site renewable energy, electrification/fuel switching, refrigerant replacement, energy storage, or energy efficiency improvements. Funds are disbursed on a reimbursement basis across construction milestones.

Program details

Type
grant
Amount
Minimum grant award $2,500,000; maximum $12,500,000 per project/EIN for Thermal Energy Network projects; maximum $10,000,000 per project/EIN for all other projects; maximum disbursement of 50% of total eligible project costs for for-profit commercial projects and 60% for Institutional and non-profit
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 construction timeline. Buildings must be in eligible property classes (4A, 4B, 4C multi-family, 15A–15F). Projects must have a minimum total eligible overall cost of $5,000,000 and demonstrate at least 1 metric ton of CO2e reduction per $250 of requested grant award over the project's useful life. Applicants must be in good st
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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