Community Outreach
Building local careers and stronger community connections through every phase of the project.
Participating Schools
Energy upgrades are underway across 64 schools, each receiving tailored improvements.
Energy Education
Students are actively learning about sustainability through real-world energy improvements.
ESIP Commemoration Ceremony
Leaders, partners, and students gathered to celebrate the launch of Jersey City’s energy transformation.
What is the Energy Savings Improvement Program (ESIP)?
The ESIP is a New Jersey program that helps schools fund energy-saving building upgrades using future energy cost savings—without raising taxes. It allows districts like JCPS to modernize infrastructure while reducing long-term utility costs. These improvements create healthier, more efficient schools that support student success.
What are Jersey City Public Schools’ Goals?
JCPS aims to improve student well-being, reduce emissions, modernize buildings, and support sustainability—while staying fiscally responsible. Our goal is to ensure that every student learns in a safe, comfortable, and energy-efficient environment that reflects our commitment to a brighter future.
Celebrating a Milestone in Sustainability🎉
In June 2023, Jersey City Public Schools and DCO Energy hosted the ESIP Commemoration Ceremony—a landmark event marking the launch of New Jersey’s largest school-based energy initiative. Joined by city officials, educators, and community partners, the celebration highlighted our shared commitment to building a greener, more efficient future for students and families across Jersey City.
NAESCO Project Finalist
DCO Energy Names Finalist National Association of Energy Service Companies (NAESCO) 2024 Member Award
Project Highlights
New Jersey’s largest ESIP is transforming 64 JCPS schools with $122M in energy-saving upgrades—including solar panels, LED lighting, and smart HVAC systems. The project is 50% complete and already delivering major cost and energy savings.
📚 Energy Education in Action
At JCPS, sustainability isn’t just a building upgrade—it’s a learning opportunity. Through the ESIP project, students are engaging with real-world energy concepts right in their classrooms. From STEM-focused activities to hands-on lessons about solar power and conservation, we’re helping the next generation understand how smart energy choices shape a better future.
These programs not only align with curriculum goals, but also empower students to think critically about climate, innovation, and their role in a more sustainable world.
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Investing in Our Community
The Energy Savings Improvement Program (ESIP) goes beyond energy savings—it creates real opportunity. By prioritizing local hiring, supporting small and minority-owned businesses, and connecting residents with training and careers, Jersey City Public Schools is building a stronger, more inclusive future.
From women in engineering to hands-on construction apprenticeships, this project is opening doors across our community.
By the Numbers
💡 9.67M kWh Electricity Saved
🌿 19.3M lbs CO₂ Reduced
🏫 64 Schools Upgraded
💰 $88M in Projected Savings
☀️ 33 Schools Getting Solar
Explore Our Schools
From elementary to high schools, 64 Jersey City Public Schools are being transformed through energy-saving improvements tailored to each facility.
🌿 How We’re Cutting Emissions
Jersey City Public Schools is creating healthier, more energy-efficient learning environments by investing in modern infrastructure. These improvements are helping reduce carbon emissions, lower utility costs, and support long-term sustainability across all 64 school buildings.
Making an Impact
✅ LED Lighting Conversions
☀️ Rooftop Solar Energy Systems
🧠 Smart Building Automation Controls
❄️ Heating & Air Conditioning Upgrades
🧱 Building Envelope Enhancements
(windows, insulation, doors)
