Why it matters:

• Trade allies are the delivery engine of energy efficiency programs.
• Program stability and scale directly affect contractor participation and workforce continuity.
• Supports electricians, HVAC technicians, plumbers, mechanical contractors, controls specialists, and energy service professionals.
• Union labor is an important and growing component of Commercial and Industrial programs.
• Repayment tools like OBR enable 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 36,000 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 March 2026, based on the company’s latest reported program results.