A limited number of Participating Contractors provide services in the Direct Install Program. They were selected through a competitive bidding process and specially trained and equipped to provide turn-key, start-to-finish program services, which include helping Customers complete the application/agreement, performing energy assessments using proprietary software to identify eligible equipment replacements, and performing equipment retrofits. Participating Contractors have the capability to assess and retrofit all categories of appropriate program measures, including lighting, HVAC, motors and controls. Contractors also hold appropriate certifications to perform work for local government facilities where necessary.

Current contracts with Participating Contractors expire on July 19, 2012, however, we may elect to extend one or more contracts or open up the program to a new round of competitive bidding. Such decisions are subject to a variety of factors, including performance of current Participating Contractors, in addition to program goals and level of funding. An announcement will be made on the New Jersey Clean Energy Program website at NJCleanEnergy.com/ssb should a new round of competitive bidding be conducted.