Workforce Stability & Skilled Trades
Energy efficiency programs create a steady pipeline of work that supports skilled labor, contractor participation, and workforce continuity across New Jersey.
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.
See the Impact in Action
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Hear how this PSE&G-sponsored Clean Energy Jobs program is empowering Urban League of Essex County. |
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The On-the-Job Training Program component of this PSE&G-sponsored Program offers a unique opportunity to grow in the clean energy field! |
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Hear how his paid, hands-on training provides the skills and experience to build a clean energy career. |
Supporting Resources
Explore the impact
Access case studies, videos, summaries, and updates that highlight how our energy efficiency programs are delivering results across New Jersey.
Impact summary
Videos
Case studies
- Montclair Public Library Case Study
- Saint Joseph Hospital Case Study
- Case study of the Boys & Girls Club of Paterson and Passaic (BGCPP)
- Carvel Case Study
Press releases
- PSE&G Energy Efficiency Programs Surpass $1 Billion in Annual Customer Savings
- PSE&G's energy efficiency programs help its customers save nearly $960 million a year.
- PSE&G supports the continued benefits of energy efficiency for customers and the community over the 2.5-year period.
