Jersey City directs municipal purchasing toward sustainable goods, recycled-content paper, energy-efficient equipment, and electric vehicles, aligning agency contracts with Climate Action Plan goals.
The procurement policy, anchored in Sustainability Office guidance and council resolutions, asks departments to prefer Energy Star equipment, EPA WaterSense fixtures, low-VOC paints, and recycled-content paper. Vehicle purchases prioritize battery-electric or hybrid options where mission-suitable. Construction contracts may incorporate cool-roof and stormwater best practices through bid specifications. The policy applies to city government and authorities such as JCMUA but does not directly bind private businesses.
There are no fines on residents; non-compliance is handled internally by procurement review, contract scoring, and budget approval gates within the city.
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