Updated 6.18.09:
Potential Main Extension Projects

Updated 6.12.09:
Villas, Cape May County

Updated 4.13.09:
SJG's Price to Compare

Updated 3.31.09:
Advisory: Identity Theft Prevention Program

Updated 3.31.09:
Advisory: Mobile Home Conversions

Update:
Beesley's Point, Cape May County
 
Federal Tax Credits for Homeowners are Returning in 2009

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Direct Install Program Targeting
Small Business Contractors

May 12, 2009- New Jersey's Clean Energy Program is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for contractors to participate in a new Direct Install Program targeted to New Jersey's Small Business Customers.

What is Direct Install?
Direct Install is designed as a turn-key equipment replacement program to reduce energy costs of small business customers whose facilities have peak electric demands not exceeding 200 kW. A network of program contractors will perform energy analysis and installation services. Customers installing eligible equipment replacement measures under the Program will receive financial incentives of up to 80% of installed costs. Categories eligible for equipment replacement incentives in 2009 include: lighting, HVAC, natural gas, refrigeration, and food service

What scope of services will be performed by program contractors?
Contractors will perform energy assessments and equipment inventories using provided software to identify energy efficiency measures eligible for incentives. Participating Contractors will then install measures according to an installation agreement signed by the customer.

What types of contractors will perform services?
There will be a network of program contractors selected via a Request for Proposal (RFP) process by the C&I Market Manager, TRC Energy Services. Two types of contractors will be awarded contracts:

Participating Electrical/HVAC Contractors will perform energy assessments and equipment installation services relating to lighting and HVAC equipment, in addition to inventories of other, "specialty" equipment.; and

Participating Specialty Contractors will perform energy assessments and equipment installation services relating to specialty (natural gas, refrigeration, and food service,) equipment.

How to become a program contractor?
To become a Direct Install program contractor, you must be awarded a contract by the Market Manager as a result of the program's Request for Proposal (RFP) process, which includes submitting all completed forms and a proposal as required. The RFP document, including forms, may be downloaded by clicking here As described in the RFP, you must first submit your Intent to Bid and other required Pre-Bid Submittal forms by 4:00 PM ET on May 19, 2009. Bidders selected by the Market Manager based on the pre-qualification phase will be invited to submit proposals.

For more information, visit NJCleanEnergy.com.

One program, New Jersey Home Performance with Energy Star, connects interested residents with contractors certified by the Building Performance Institute who visit the home, identify sources of wasted energy and provide a detailed plan with recommended measures, costs and payback analysis.

As a utility, South Jersey Gas is also moving in the direction of “green” by more closely aligning our energy efficiency goals with those of the New Jersey Office of Clean Energy. We fully support the State’s programs and encourage customers to participate when possible.

If you’re not already a Home Performance contractor, you can gain a competitive edge and increase your business opportunities.

In order to become a participating contractor in Home Performance with ENERGY STAR, you will have the following steps:

• Sign the Participation Agreement
• Purchase diagnostic equipment (50% subsidy)
• Become BPI Certified and Accredited (75% subsidy)  
    - Attend the training (initial cost fully reimbursed upon      receiving BPI certification)
    - Take the BPI Written and Field Test
• Begin participation in the program
• Call 1-866-NJSMART for more information

Benefit from 25% on pre-approved co-op marketing, up to $10,000 from the State

For additional information about getting involved, contact Joe Mizzi at or call 1-866-NJSMART.

  
As SJG Marketing expands its efforts to attract conversions and new expansion opportunities, we’re branching out with a new micro-site on the web. We just recently purchased a new domain name, livecomfortably4less.com, which will be active soon.

As we build the new landing page to spotlight marketing campaigns and promotions, you will notice that emails being sent to you currently under the name “from mlamb@sjindustries.com” will now read “from mlamb@livecomfortably4less.com”.

We’ll let you know when the new landing page is available for viewing.
  

 
Preferred Contractors are now required to submit the following documents for all mobile home owners who choose to finance their conversion through SJG:

 
UPDATE 6.12.09:
Main installation work continues along Bayshore Rd. As you may guess, our progress was slowed a bit due to the rain we've been experiencing. Several side streets are or will be receiving services in the coming weeks. These include Sheridan, Freedom, Oak, Nevada, and Iowa.

As of Friday, June 12th, we're closing in on 900 homeowners throughout the Villas who have expressed interest in switching to natural gas with over 450 of them submitting applications.  

UPDATE 3.31.09:
Thanks to all the contractors who participated in our breakfast meeting on March 27 th. This is a great opportunity for us to successfully partner in another expansion project.

As a recap to the meeting, the Villas represents about 4000-6000 homes and is peppered with small businesses located predominantly along Bayshore Rd. The community is typical of many shore or near-shore neighborhoods which began as a summer vacation destination with cottages, bungalows and 1-story homes on very tight, compact lots. Over the years, as residents became more year-round, homes were “modified” to include heat.

As for the demographic makeup of the community, the Villas is a low to moderate income area with the annual median income estimated to be around $44,000 in 2007, much lower than the state’s average of $67,000 but higher than what was reported in 2000 --- approximately $33,000. To put this in perspective, the income is about half of that in Beesleys Point. Like many mature communities, the Villas is evolving as older generations are replaced with younger families. This is evident by the “additions” made to existing homes to accommodate children and larger family units. However, seniors, those over 65 years of age, continue to make up about 20-25% of the population.

So how far along is our main? We now have just over 3,000 feet of 8” main installed on Breakwater Rd. Once we have a tee in place at Breakwater and Fishing Creek, the pipe laid so far will be fed with natural gas and will be ready to serve the homes along the way. We anticipate this to be within two weeks after another 2,000 feet of 8” is installed.

We’re already seeing a good response from residents on Freedom and Sheridan Drives and are actively pursuing conversions along the main route and all side streets feeding off the main.

The Villas has been officially assigned to SJG Sales Representative Heather McCurdy who will be working out of the Swainton office. She can be reached via cell phone at 609-289-6050 or via email at hmccurdy@sjindustries.com.

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As you may know, SJG has formed a team dedicated to identifying and pursuing areas in our service territory that currently do not have natural gas infrastructure.

Whether a single street or an entire community, this team is charged with determining the feasibility of running main, canvassing homeowners regarding their interest and promoting the conversion to natural gas.

If you know of any areas that you believe would be an area of interest, please email information to mlamb@sjindustries.com.
 

Listed below are areas currently being reviewed by
the Main Extension Team. All contractors are welcome to advertise to these communities.

New areas were added to the list on 6.18.09.
They are colored blue.
  

Atlantic County
Flemming Pike, Elm
Town Road, Elm
Moss Mill Road, EHC
Bevis Mill Rd, Egg Harbor Township
Fernwood Ave, Egg Harbor Township
Hollywood Dr, Egg Harbor Township
Lautoka Dr, Egg Harbor Township
Mays Landing Rd, Egg Harbor Township
Robert Best Rd, Egg Harbor Township
Vella La Vella Ln, Egg Harbor Township
Mays Landing Road, Folsom
Laurel St, Mays Landing
Moss Mill Rd, Hammonton
North Egg Harbor Road, Hammonton
Moss Mill Road, Mullica

Burlington County
Blue Jay Way , Medford
Cooper-Tomlinson, Medford
Meadowview, Medford
Robin Way , Medford
Tanager Way, Medford
Thrust Way, Medford
Oak View Ct, Oak View Rd (mobile home development),   Shamong
Flyatt Road & Rt. 206, Tabernacle

Camden County
Forest Drive, Atco, Waterford Twp.
Fox Run Drive, Atco, Waterford Twp.
Davis Ave, Winslow Twp.
Blue Anchor Road, Sicklerville
Dundalk Ave, Sicklerville
Flemming Pike, Elm
Town Road, Elm
Brookfield Lane , Waterford
Benedette Ave, Waterford Works
Maiese Ave, Waterford Works
Alberts Ave , Winslow Twp.
Egg Harbor Road , Winslow

Cape May County
Cypress Court , Cape May
Cypress Drive , Cape May
Holly Drive, Cape May
Hawthorn Drive, Cape May
Hemlock Drive, Cape May
Jonathan Hoffman Road, Cape May
Halbe Ln, Clermont
Carriage Ln, Erma
Charles St, Erma
Ketchemeche, Erma
Marshall, Erma
Pine St, Erma
Saddle Ct, Erma
Timber Ln, Erma
Trotter Way, Erma
Bennett Rd , Lower Twp.
Buttercup, Lower Twp.
Cresse Ave , Lower Twp.
Hildreth Ave , Lower Twp.
Morning Glory Rd. , Lower Twp.
Rio Grande Ave , Lower Twp.
Shawcrest, Lower Twp.
Woodland Ave, Marmora
Holly Dr, Marmora
Glory Rd, Marmora
Norwood Ave, Marmora
Wistar Ave, Marmora
Dias Creek Rd & Pine Ridge Rd, CMCH, Middle Twp.
Swainton-Goshen Rd, Middle Township
Apple Blossom Dr, North Cape May
Mimosa Dr, North Cape May
Harmony Ln, North Cape May
Orchard Dr, North Cape May
Linda Anne Ave, North Cape May
Clear Water Dr, North Cape May
Roseann Ave, North Cape May
Croydon Dr, North Cape May
Kenvil Rd, North Cape May
Haverford Ave, North Cape May
Mallard Pl, North Cape May
Sheppard Ave, North Cape May
Suzanne Ave, North Cape May
Acorn, Cape May Court House
Bayview Ave, Palermo
Pacific Ave, Palermo
Seaside Ave, Palermo
W. Rio Grande Blvd, Shell Bay
Dennisville-Petersburg, Upper Twp.
Forest Pond Development, Upper Township
Tuckahoe Rd, Petersburg, Upper Twp.
Arbor, Villas
Aizona, Villas
Birch, Villas
Broadway, Villas
Cloverdale, Villas
Edna, Villas
Evergreen, Villas
Georgia Ave, Villas
Grove, Villas
Idaho Ave, Villas
Iowa, Villas
Main Street, Villas
McKinley, Villas
Nevada, Villas
New Jersey , Villas
Oak Ave, Villas
Oakdale, Villas
Ohio Ave, Villas
Rutgers Street, Villas
Sheridan, Villas
Sunset, Villas
Spruce, Villas
States Ave, Villas
Texas, Villas
Vermont, Villas
Village, Villas
Walnut Ave, Villas
Weber Ave, Villas
Wildwood, Villas

Cumberland County
Acorn Drive, Bridgeton
Button Hill Road , Bridgeton
Cornwell Drive , Bridgeton
Danny Street , Bridgeton
Dawson Drive , Bridgeton
Emerald Avenue, Bridgeton
Gressman Ln, Bridgeton
N. Highland Avenue, Bridgeton
S. Highland Avenue, Bridgeton
Jay Ave, Bridgeton
June Ave, Bridgeton
Nestler Rd,  Bridgeton
Oak Hill Drive , Bridgeton
Rosemont Avenue , Bridgeton
Sewall Rd., Bridgeton
Stanger Rd, Bridgeton
Roadstown Rd, Bridgeton
Uhland Ave , Bridgeton
Ramah Rd, Fairton
Carmel Road , Millville
Phyllis Dr, Millville
Landis Ave , Upper Deerfield Twp.
Danna Lane , Upper Deerfield Twp.
Genoa Ave, Vineland
Mays Landing Road, Vineland
Mays Landing Road (2nd half), Vineland
Sheldon Avenue , Vineland
Shewchenko Avenue , Vineland
Piacenzia Avenue , Vineland
Mays Landing Road, Vineland
Pennsylvania Ave, Vineland

Gloucester County
Harmony Rd, East Greenwich
Grant Ave, Franklinville
Federal Ave, Franklinville
Stanton Ave., Franklinville
Coles Mill Road , Franklinville
Mary Ave, Franklinville
Brenda Court , Mullica Hill, S. Harrison Twp.
Karen Drive , Mullica Hill, S. Harrison Twp.
Rose Drive , Mullica Hill, S. Harrison Twp.
Clems Run 1 (244-292), Mullica Hill
Clems Run 2 (421-521), Mullica Hill
Karen Drive , Mullica Hill, S. Harrison Twp.
Rose Drive , Mullica Hill, S. Harrison Twp.
Abbington Lane , Washington Twp.
Alberta Court, Washington Twp.
Foyt Court , Washington Twp.
Gulfview Drive , Washington Twp.
Elwood, Court. Washington Twp.

Salem County
Friendship Drive, Elsinboro Twp.
Garden Drive , Elsinboro Twp.
Phillip Drive , Elsinboro Twp.
Sinnickson Landing Road , Elsinboro Twp.
Stuart Drive , Elsinboro Twp.
Tilbury Road, Elsinboro Twp.
S. Tilbury Road , Elsinboro Twp.
Alanna Lane, Pittsgrove
Doris Drive, Pittsgrove
Dutch Row, Pittsgrove
Laura Lane, Pittsgrove
Margaret Drive, Pittsgrove
Mill Road, Pittsgrove
Newkirk Station Road, Pittsgrove
Oaklyn Terrace, Pittsgrove
Sandbridge Road, Pittsgrove
Porchtown Rd, Pittsgrove
Tiverstock Dr., Pittsgrove

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Home improvement tax credits are available for home improvements “PLACED IN SERVICE" from January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009. Any qualified home improvements made in 2008 are not eligible for the tax credit.

Home improvement tax credits are available for non-solar water heaters, and certain high efficiency heating and cooling equipment. 

Visit http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=products.pr_tax_
credits#chart to view the chart. Taxpayers may receive up to $1,500 in tax credits on qualifying energy equipment.

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