Fall 2011 Volume 1, Issue 1

Assemblyman Chivukula Honored with New Jersey Energy Coalition Distinguished Achievement Award
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Assemblyman Chivukula Honored with NJ Energy Coalition Distinguished Achievement Award Coalition Submits Written Comments on the Energy Master Plan Local 454 Wharf and Dock Builders Pile Drivers and Divers New Deputy Executive Director

SALEM, NJ Assemblyman Upendra Chivukula, (D-17) was honored on Thursday by the New Jersey Energy Coalition with their Distinguished Achievement Award in recognition for his leadership on energy policy issues in New Jersey. Assemblyman Chivukula, in his role as chair of the Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee, has demonstrated outstanding leadership in developing New Jersey energy policy and advocating for affordable, clean and reliable power sources, said Bob Marshall, Executive Director of the New Jersey Energy Coalition. We are proud to honor the Assemblyman with this award.

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Coalition, representing business, union labor and the energy industry, met for an informative briefing on environmental and energy issues affecting New Jersey.

The Coalitions selection of Assemblyman Chivukula for this important award reflects his leadership in developing effective energy policy in New The award was presented to Jersey, said Dr. Edward H. Assemblyman Chivukula at Salmon, Chairman of the the New Jersey Energy Coalition. The New Jersey Coalition Annual Membership Energy Coalition has meeting at the PSEG Energy advocated for a broad array of and Environmental Resource energy issues, including the Center on Thursday, continued improvement of September 15. Over 70 electric and gas infrastructure, members and guests of the development of renewable

technologies as well the importance of keeping energy affordable for New Jersey businesses and residents. Assemblyman Chivukula has been a major force in advancing the goal of clean, reliable, affordable energy for New Jersey. The event featured various speakers including Bill Levis, chief operating officer of PSEG Power; Board of Public Utilities Commissioner Joe Fiordaliso, and Karen Lefkowitz, Vice President of Business Transformation, Pepco Holdings.

Coalition Submits Written Comments on the Energy Master Plan

MILLVILE NJ- The New Jersey Energy Coalition, in submitting its written comments on the 2011 draft New Jersey Energy Master Plan, noted that maintaining and improving our electric and natural gas infrastructure is critical to meeting the goals of the plan, according to Dr. Edward H. Salmon, Chairman of the New Jersey Energy Coalition. approach for renewable energy. The Coalition also advocated for continued investment in smart grid equipment as well as the need for incentives to spur utility investment in critical infrastructure.

The Coalitions comments also reflect the importance of allowing competitive wholesale markets to function as designed, noting that New Jersey is part of PJM, a large multi-state wholesale market that has The Coalitions policy comments include operated reliably, and subsidizing new support for the expansion of nuclear facilities, the development of new energy technologies, power plants was not consistent with creating effective competition, said Bob increased support for energy efficiency and Marshall, Executive Director. demand response and a rational long term

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Local 454 Wharf and Dock Builders Pile Drivers and Divers
MILLVILLE NJ--- Today the New Jersey Energy Coalition, the states leading energy advocacy organization, welcomed Local 454 Wharf and Dock Builders, Pile Drivers and Divers to its growing membership list. Its a pleasure to welcome Local 454 to the Coalition. For nearly a century, Local 454 has actively worked in the region on energy infrastructure projects, said Bob Marshall, Executive Director of the Coalition. It is a positive addition to our diverse membership representing industries throughout the state. Local 454 is composed of members and signatory contractors that serve the heavy foundation, marine construction, and commercial diving markets in Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. Since 1913, its members and contractors have been installing foundations for bridges and buildings and constructing waterfront structures for the Delaware River port and refinery industries. In addition, the membership has provided commercial diving services for both open ocean and nuclear power plant reactor pools. Local 454 demonstrates the growing interest in uniting and working towards common energy goals for New Jersey, added Dr. Edward H. Salmon, Chairman of the Coalition. We look forward to working with Local 454 and all of our members to promote American energy to meet our states growing energy demand. The Coalitions continued expansion underlines the increased public awareness of New Jerseys energy future.

New Deputy Executive Director

The Coalition is pleased to announce the appointment of David Moore to the position of Deputy Executive Director. Moore is currently employed with Salmon Ventures, Ltd as Manager of Communications. Prior, Moore came from the Fifth Legislative District office of Senator Donald Norcross, Assemblyman Angel Fuentes and Assemblyman Gilbert Whip Wilson and previously worked for U.S. Senator Frank R. Lautenberg. Moore has significant experience with constituent services, policy initiatives and public affairs. Moore is a graduate of Gettysburg College with Bachelor of Arts degrees in Political Science and Film Studies and a current Rutgers University Masters of Public Administration candidate. While at Gettysburg, he participated in leadership activities including Student Senate, Lambda Chi Alpha National Fraternity, and Senior class President Moore is responsible for the daily administrative tasks and the communications for the Coalition.

David C. Moore New Deputy Executive Director

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Dems Press for Renewable Energy from Bob Jordan | Asbury Park Press Democrats in control of the New Jersey Senate Environment and Energy Committee chipped away at Gov. Chris Christies proposed energy policy Monday, advancing a bill they said would push more reliance on solar and other renewable energy sources. The dialogue came under immediate fire from the Christie administration, with the governors Department of Environmental Protection commissioner, Bob Martin, signaling that a veto may be forthcoming from the Republican governor if full legislative approval is gained. Martin said Christie already has aggressively promoted the development of renewable energy sources and provided the leadership necessary to move New Jersey forward into a greener, more economically prosperous energy future. DOE Awards Universities $17 million for Research from Hannah Northey | Environment & Energy PM The Obama administration is disbursing $17 million to boost university-led research of new nuclear energy technologies and upgrades to research reactors across the country. The Energy Department announced research grants for 23 university research teams to jump-start the nuclear industry, create jobs and curb carbon pollution. The initiative builds on President Obama's dedication to nuclear power as a key part of the nation's clean energy portfolio, DOE said.

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The New Jersey Energy Coalition generates public support for the production and delivery of clean, reliable, affordable, American energy to meet New Jersey's growing energy needs. The Coalition seeks to achieve this goal through increasing the public's awareness of the need to keep existing clean energy providers operational, to develop new affordable clean sources of in-state generation and to maintain a suitable transmission and distribution infrastructure for delivering electricity to our citizens. The membership of the NJ Energy Coalition includes statewide and local leaders and organizations representing the environmental, business, health care, labor, trade, consumer, academic, and civic communities.

Upcoming Events
Future of Nuclear Power with PSEG Power President and Chief Operating Officer William Levis Wednesday, October 12th, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm The Center for Energy, Economic and Environmental Policy of the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy and the Rutgers Energy Institute invite you to join us for a presentation by William Levis, President and Chief Operating Officer of PSEG Power, on the Future of Nuclear Power in New Jersey on Wednesday October 12,

2011. The event will be held in the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy Special Events Forum, 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, New Jersey from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm, with registration and coffee at 10:00 am. Please RSVP online, using the form here. For more information on parking and a map of the area with parking decks, please click here. Please contact Jaci Trzaska (jaclyn.trzaska@rutgers.edu) with any questions.

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