The Department of Climate Action & Innovation prepares Hoboken and its most vulnerable residents to adapt to the impacts of climate changes and drives greenhouse gas emissions reductions through planning, policy, procedures, capital investment, and community education. The Department collaborates across City departments and with other levels of governments, non-profit, and private sector partners to deploy sustainable and innovative solutions that enhance the delivery of capital projects and City services.
The Department coordinates efforts to meet or exceed Climate Action Plan goals for greenhouse gas emissions reduction. Key initiatives include fleet electrification, building energy efficiency, open space development, reduction of heat islands, urban tree canopy expansion, zero waste initiative implementation, stormwater and coastal flood risk management, and more.
The Department also oversees divisions including Sustainability and Resiliency, Capital Planning, Engineering and Water Utility, Innovation and Data, and Information Systems.
The Hoboken Shade Tree Commission oversees the regulation, planting, care, and control of trees along roadways, in parks and public places in the City of Hoboken. Property owners are responsible for stewardship of street trees adjacent to their property. Any planting or pruning of street trees requires a tree permit. Learn more about tree planting and stewardship, find a licensed tree contractor, apply for a tree permit, and review tree planting guidelines.
North Hudson Sewerage Authority (NHSA) owns and operates Hoboken’s combined sanitary and storm sewer system. Report a clogged catch basin or sewer issue, or call 1.866.689.3970 for the emergency hotline.
Veolia operates and maintains Hoboken's water system. Report a service issue, water discoloration, pay your bill, or change service, or call 1.800.422.0141.
Learn more about plans to upgrade Hoboken's aging water infrastructure system.
PSEG owns and operates Hoboken’s electric and natural gas distribution system. Report a street light outage or pole issue, power outage, gas leak, pay your bill, make an appointment, or change service, call 1.800.436.7734. Download the FAQ about PSEG Utility Service.
Applications for microgrants for youth-led climate action projects.
Applications for microgrants for youth-led climate action projects.
An overview of the City's Zero Waste Initiative
An overview of the City's Zero Waste Initiative
City of Hoboken Community Solar Pilot Program to serve Low and Moderate Income Hoboken Residents
City of Hoboken Community Solar Pilot Program to serve Low and Moderate Income Hoboken Residents
Partnership with NHSA to mitigate rainfall flooding and upgrade water mains in the area of 9th & Madison Streets.
Partnership with NHSA to mitigate rainfall flooding and upgrade water mains in the area of 9th & Madison Streets.
Green Fair hosted by Hoboken Green Team
Green Fair hosted by Hoboken Green Team
The New Jersey Safe Drinking Water Act amendments require Hoboken, as the owner of a community public water system to submit to NJDEP.
The New Jersey Safe Drinking Water Act amendments require Hoboken, as the owner of a community public water system to submit to NJDEP.
Landscape Improvements to Church Square Park.
Landscape Improvements to Church Square Park.
Learn how to Recycle Right in Hoboken.
Learn how to Recycle Right in Hoboken.
Learn where and how to recycle organic (food) waste into compost.
Learn where and how to recycle organic (food) waste into compost.
Learn about Hoboken's energy efficiency upgrades in the city's parks and municipal buildings and how to upgrade your residence or business.
Learn about Hoboken's energy efficiency upgrades in the city's parks and municipal buildings and how to upgrade your residence or business.
This addendum provides guidance and technical resources on how to mitigate rainfall flooding impacts internal to a property.
This addendum provides guidance and technical resources on how to mitigate rainfall flooding impacts internal to a property.
Learn about the City's Textile Recycling Program.
Learn about the City's Textile Recycling Program.
Comprehensive strategy for urban stormwater management and flood risk mitigation in Hoboken
Comprehensive strategy for urban stormwater management and flood risk mitigation in Hoboken
Hoboken has two wet weather pump stations with emergency backup generators.
Hoboken has two wet weather pump stations with emergency backup generators.
Comprehensive strategy for urban stormwater management and flood risk mitigation in Hoboken
Comprehensive strategy for urban stormwater management and flood risk mitigation in Hoboken
Initiative by the Hoboken Green Team to reduce the amount of single-use plastic water bottles in our City.
Initiative by the Hoboken Green Team to reduce the amount of single-use plastic water bottles in our City.
The City owns and Veolia maintains Hoboken’s drinking water distribution system. Water is supplied by JCMUA.
The City owns and Veolia maintains Hoboken’s drinking water distribution system. Water is supplied by JCMUA.
Since launching the Water Main Replacement Program in 2018, Hoboken has installed over 13,000 linear feet of new water mains.
Since launching the Water Main Replacement Program in 2018, Hoboken has installed over 13,000 linear feet of new water mains.
A list of Hoboken's Green Businesses
A list of Hoboken's Green Businesses
Learn about Hoboken's participation in the Sustainable Jersey certification program.
Learn about Hoboken's participation in the Sustainable Jersey certification program.
The City Council passed an ordinance banning single use plastic carry-out bags at retail and food establishments within the City of Hoboken.
The City Council passed an ordinance banning single use plastic carry-out bags at retail and food establishments within the City of Hoboken.
5+ acres of passive and active recreation space that will manage up to 2 million gallons of stormwater to mitigate flooding.
5+ acres of passive and active recreation space that will manage up to 2 million gallons of stormwater to mitigate flooding.
2 acres of open space and public gymnasium that manage 470,000+ gallons of stormwater to mitigate flooding.
2 acres of open space and public gymnasium that manage 470,000+ gallons of stormwater to mitigate flooding.
Hoboken will help mitigate climate change by lowering the City’s greenhouse gas emissions.
Hoboken will help mitigate climate change by lowering the City’s greenhouse gas emissions.
1 acre of open space and dog run that manages 200,000 gallons of stormwater to mitigate flooding.
1 acre of open space and dog run that manages 200,000 gallons of stormwater to mitigate flooding.
Information on automated flood barricades and flashing beacons in Hoboken.
Information on automated flood barricades and flashing beacons in Hoboken.
Learn about Hoboken's sustainability and resiliency efforts
Learn about Hoboken's sustainability and resiliency efforts
Offers residents 10% more renewable energy for a lower cost than PSE&G and the opportunity to opt up to 100% green electricity.
Offers residents 10% more renewable energy for a lower cost than PSE&G and the opportunity to opt up to 100% green electricity.
