Ray Perry, NJ Natural Gas: Efficiency and Decarbonization Programs

Course Description

This course provides an overview of commercial energy efficiency and decarbonization programs offered by New Jersey’s public utilities, with a focus on real-world applications in healthcare, higher education, and large commercial facilities. Participants will learn how utility-led programs support comprehensive upgrades such as lighting, controls, HVAC optimization, and cogeneration improvements to achieve significant energy savings. The course also introduces emerging technologies, including carbon capture and innovative system optimization strategies, demonstrating how organizations can reduce emissions, improve performance, and implement scalable, cost-effective sustainability solutions.

Recorded March 12, 2026

Learning Objectives:

• Identify utility-led energy efficiency programs and incentives that support building upgrades to improve energy performance, occupant comfort, and overall health, safety, and welfare.
• Evaluate strategies for implementing comprehensive energy efficiency measures such as HVAC optimization, lighting upgrades, and controls improvements in complex facilities like hospitals and campuses.
• Assess the role of emerging technologies, including carbon capture and system optimization, in reducing emissions and enhancing indoor environmental quality. 
• Analyze the environmental and operational benefits of integrated energy solutions, including reduced energy consumption, improved system reliability, and long-term building resilience. 

About the Instructor:

Raymond Perry is the Energy Efficiency Commercial & Industrial Program Manager for New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG). Raymond leverages in-depth energy market knowledge, risk management & negotiating skills developed during a highly successful 25+ year career in investment banking & institutional trading along with a 1st class sustainable energy education to develop holistic energy management plans for commercial clients.

Course Outline

• Core Statewide Energy Efficiency Programs

• About New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG)

• Triennium 2 Programs

• Energy Solutions Subprograms

• NJNG’s Engineered Solutions Projects At-A-Glance

• Example Projects

• What’s Next
  • Carbon Capture
  • CarbinX
  • How Does the Carbon Capsule Work?
  • What is the Impact of the Carbon Capsule?