Published on July 06, 2026

The Township of Verona is planning for a cleaner, more sustainable future—and resident engagement is an important part of the process.

During the Monday, July 6 Township Council Meeting, DMR Architects will present a draft Community Energy Plan, which will become a roadmap outlining energy and sustainability initiatives Verona Township plans to pursue over the next three to five years. Developed through a collaborative effort involving Township Administration, Sustainable Verona, community stakeholders, and DMR Architects, the plan identifies strategies to improve energy efficiency, expand renewable energy opportunities, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and position Verona for future clean energy grant funding.

The draft plan, made possible through a grant from New Jersey's Clean Energy Program™ includes initiatives such as expanding electric vehicle charging infrastructure, improving municipal fleet efficiency, supporting community solar, upgrading energy efficiency in municipal facilities, and increasing outreach to residents and local businesses about available energy-saving programs.

We encourage you to join Monday's Council Meeting (7.6.26) or review DMR Architects' presentation and plan linked below to learn more about the proposed initiatives. Community interest and participation are essential as Verona continues to build a more sustainable, energy-efficient future for generations to come. Please contact the Township Manager and Deputy Township Manager with any of your comments via this form https://www.veronanj.org/township-manager-contact-form

View DMR 7.6.26 Presentation Here
Download DRAFT Community Energy Plan

Watch 7.6.26 Township Council Meeting Here

Energy Initiatives Include

Strategy 1: Reduce Energy Consumption and Emissions from the Transportation Sector

1.2 Train First Responders on EVs and EVSE

1.4 Purchase Alternative Fuel Vehicles

1.5 Improve Municipal Fleet Efficiency

1.6 Install Public EV Charging Infrastructure

Strategy 2: Accelerate Deployment of Renewable Energy and Distributed Energy Resources

2.3 Train First Responders on Solar

2.9 Implement Renewable Government Energy Aggregation (R-GEA)

2.11 Support Community Solar as Outreach Coordinator

Strategy 3: Maximize Energy Efficiency and Conservation and Reduce Peak Demand

3.1 Upgrade Energy Efficiency for Municipal Facilities

3.2 Residential Energy Efficiency Outreach Campaign

3.3 Commercial Energy Efficiency Outreach Campaign

Strategy 4: Reduce Energy Consumption and Emissions from the Building Sector

4.3 Encourage Benchmarking and Commissioning for Existing Buildings

Strategy 6: Support Community Energy Planning and Action with an Emphasis on Encouraging and Supporting Participation by Low- and Moderate-Income and Environmental Justice Communities

6.5 Conduct Energy Efficiency Outreach to Community-Serving Institutions

Strategy 7: Expand the Clean Energy Innovation Economy

7.1 Adopt Energy Storage Policies

Stay tuned as this program progresses.