Benefits of Membership  

1. NJSEM is a shared service -- Run by active Municipal Administrators/Managers and Local Officials providing a shared service for other Municipalities
   
   
2. Legal, Administrative and Energy Expertise -- Legal, administrative and energy expertise on staff and intimately involved with all purchasing decisions. Full compliance with all Public Procurement Laws and approved by the NJ Department of Community of Affairs.
   
   
3. Economies of Scale. Suppliers deal with one party representing hundreds of customers and thousands of accounts.
   
   
4. Competitive Pricing
   
   
5. Budgetary Certainty
   
   
6. No Membership Fee
   
   
7. NJSEM uses various purchasing mechanisms including automated reverse auction platform
   
   
8. NJSEM uses the best purchasing strategy that achieves the best results for our members
   
   
9. NJSEM and members enjoy annual savings that range from 5%-30% depending on the energy markets
   
   
10. Resources always available to answer technicals, regulatory or legal questions
    
    
11. Members get notified of the targeted buying price ahead of contracting with a supplier and have the opportunity to consider whether they want to participate or “opt-out” of the solicitation.

NJSEM vs. Competition