Why it's important:

• Commercial partners are the driving force behind energy efficiency programs.
• The stability and scale of the program directly affect contractor participation and workforce continuity.
• It provides support to electricians, HVAC technicians, plumbers, mechanical contractors, control systems specialists, and energy service professionals.
• Unionized labor is an important and growing component of commercial and industrial programs.
• Reimbursement tools like OBR allow for larger and more complex projects.

Impact to date*:

• Partner with a statewide network of more than 1,000 contractors and trade allies supporting local jobs and driving energy efficiency program delivery across residential and business customers.
• More than 100 union-affiliated organizations participating in the trade ally network.
• More than $130 million dollars paid for union labor supporting energy efficiency project delivery.
• Nearly 35,000 energy efficiency projects completed statewide, representing sustained, hands-on-work delivered by local contractors, trade allies and skilled labor.

* Data reflects PSE&G energy efficiency program results from October 2020 through December 2025, based on the company’s latest reported program results.