Manufacturers in Salem County with 50 or more employees, at least 50 percent of whom are directly involved in manufacturing process, may be eligible for a sales tax exemption for electric and gas purchases. Click here for more information.

Businesses located within a UEZ may be eligible to apply for sales tax exemption on energy and utility services (natural gas and electricity).

To be eligible for this program a business must meet the following criteria:

• Have a current UEZ certification.
• Employ at least 250 full-time employees of whom 50% or more are employed in the manufacturing process.
• File a fully completed application.
• Not be in default under any other program administered by the
  State of New Jersey.
• Obtain a tax clearance certificate.

To learn more about New Jersey’s Manufacturing Energy Programs, become a certified business within a UEZ, as well as other New Jersey financing and incentive programs, contact New Jersey’s Business Services Call Center at 866-534-7789.

CEMF offers up to $3.3 million as a grant and loan to New Jersey manufacturers of Class I renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. Up to $300,000 is available as a grant to assist with the manufacturing site identification and procurement, design and permits. Up to $3 million is available as a loan to support site improvements, equipment purchases, and facility construction and completion. One-third of the loan may convert to a performance grant if certain business and technology-based milestones are met. Click here for more information.