SECAUCUS – Secaucus Mayor Michael Gonnelli announced today that the town has secured funds to perform energy upgrades at the Department of Public Works Garage, the Municipal Ice Rink, and the Secaucus Animal Shelter. An Energy Efficiency Grant and a Conservation Block Grant in the amounts of $20,000 and $30,336, respectively, from Direct Install – an energy incentive program offered by the NJ Clean Energy Program – will pay for the replacement of light bulbs, light fixtures, and heating units at the aforementioned buildings. The town of Secaucus will pay $224.02 for installation. These upgrades are projected to save taxpayers more than $30,000 in the first year of operation alone.
“This is a terrific opportunity to do work that is important for so many reasons,” said Mayor Gonnelli in a release issued today. “We have to find ways to not only be fiscally responsible and do right by our residents, but also to make changes that reduce energy consumption and have an impact even beyond the borders of our town. I’m extremely pleased with our Department of Public Works for helping us put this project together. I was also very happy with Lime Energy, the contractors who expedited the Direct Install process for us.”
Work is scheduled to begin next month.
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