Monroe gets energy grants to upgrade senior, community centers

Susan Loyer, MyCentralJersey.com
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MONROE - The township is taking advantage of incentive programs to “go green" and make improvements at the Monroe Community Center and the Monroe Senior Center.

“The Community Center and Senior Center are two of the most popular facilities in our township, so it is important that we maintain energy efficient climate control within the buildings throughout the year,” Mayor Stephen Dalina said in a release. “We are thankful for New Jersey Clean Energy programs like JCP&L’s Direct Install and PSE&G’s Clean Energy Future that allow us to make these capital improvements as budget-friendly as possible.”

JCP&L approved the township's application to replace the 14 roof-top HVAC units at the Monroe Community Center, 120 Monmouth Road, under the “Direct Install” program administered by the state Board of Public Utilities.

Monroe Township is taking advantage of incentive programs to “go green,” while addressing capital improvement needs at the Monroe Community Center and the Monroe Senior Center.
Monroe Township is taking advantage of incentive programs to “go green,” while addressing capital improvement needs at the Monroe Community Center and the Monroe Senior Center.

The Direct Install program through the New Jersey Clean Energy Program (NJCEP) to provide New Jersey utility customers with a “turnkey” program that makes it easy and affordable to upgrade to high-efficiency equipment.

Of the total project cost of $723,186, JCP&L will provide a grant of $578,549. The township will have to pay $144,637.25 over 60 monthly installments of $2,410.62 with no interest.

Installation is expected later this year once all materials have been received.

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In addition, two replacement boilers have been installed at the Monroe Senior Center, 12 Halsey Reed Road, under the “Clean Energy Future” program.

The total project cost is $117,912, but Monroe will need to pay 27.2% of the cost or $32,106, as part of the energy efficiency grant.

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