PSEG’s funding will allow Montclair State to host a significant examination of the major issues affecting long-term environmental practices and sustainability issues in New Jersey. The grant, which will be given over three years, will help fund a program that will begin with a major international conference on sustainability at Montclair State this fall, followed by two years of research to address critical issues, and include a second conference addressing areas requiring further research.

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(December 29, 2009 – Newark, NJ) – Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G) is concerned about recent reports of strangers posing as PSE&G employees to gain access to a home or to lure a homeowner out of their house. In a recent incident in Saddle Brook, for example, police said a man reportedly wearing [...]

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(November 12, 2009 – Newark, NJ) – PSEG is celebrating the power of volunteerism today by recognizing exemplary employee volunteers and rewarding the nonprofit organizations they support. The energy company will award 16 New Jersey nonprofits a total of $34,000 in recognition of the work of employees who donate their time and energy to philanthropic organizations throughout the Garden State.

The employees were formally recognized today by PSEG Chairman Ralph Izzo and Secretary of State Nina Mitchell Wells at an afternoon luncheon at the company’s headquarters.

“Though our employees expend a great deal of energy at work, they still manage to find time to give back and make their communities better,” said Ralph Izzo, PSEG chairman, president, and CEO. “We honor their commitment and support their efforts. They are truly remarkable.”

The nonprofits receiving the grants are as diverse as the employees who support them. This year’s recipient organizations provide valuable services for youth, the homeless, disabled, elderly and low-income families, and concentrate their efforts on areas such as substance abuse, grief counseling, premature births, conservation and animal rescue.

The awardees include:

$10,000 Betty Flood Award of Excellence:

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(October 2, 2009 – Newark, NJ) – Autumn has arrived and even though your heat may still be off, making a few changes around your home now can help lower energy costs when the weather turns even colder.

Some ideas to consider:

• Visit PSE&G’s Home Energy Toolkit at www.pseg.com/toolkit. The toolkit is full of ideas to help save energy and money on home appliances and heating systems.
• Have your heating system checked by PSE&G or another certified professional.
• Clean or replace the furnace filter on warm air heating systems.
• Check for sufficient water levels in the sight glass for hot water and steam heating systems. This will ensure maximum efficiency from your heating system.
• Install low-flow shower heads and take a shower instead of a bath. This can save water as well as the gas used to heat the water. Install water restrictors on your kitchen and bathroom faucets.
• Install compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs). They last about 10,000 hours – 10 times longer than incandescent bulbs – and use 60-75 percent less electricity.

Keep your family safe:

• Be cautious when using space heaters. Read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions and heed warning labels. Be sure all members of the household understand how to operate space heaters safely.
• Never use a gas oven or range to heat a room. The appliance will deplete oxygen from the air, causing asphyxiation or deadly carbon monoxide poisoning.
• Get carbon monoxide monitors for your home. Make sure they work properly and keep the batteries fresh. If a monitor goes off, get out of your house. Call your gas company or fire department.

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PSEG Solar Source and juwi solar Announce Three Large-Scale Solar Projects

Projects totaling 29.2 MW to be completed by end of 2010
(September 23, 2009 – Newark, NJ) – PSEG Solar Source today completed the acquisition from juwi solar Inc., of two utility-scale solar projects to be located in Florida and Ohio and announced that it has developed a third solar project located in New Jersey, all of which have a total capacity of close to 30 megawatts. The projects will all be completed by the end of 2010.

Under an agreement, juwi solar Inc. will provide the engineering, procurement, construction, and initial operation and maintenance services for the projects, which will be owned by PSEG Solar Source, a subsidiary of PSEG Global.

The three projects are:

• The Mars Solar Garden, a 2.2 MW DC (direct current) facility located on 18 acres adjacent to Mars Snackfood’s U.S. headquarters in Western New Jersey. It is targeted for completion in 2009. Mars Snackfood has contracted for the output of the system.

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(August 20, 2009 – Newark, NJ) – Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G) and Isles, Inc., Trenton’s community development and environmental nonprofit organization, are spreading the word about a residential energy efficiency program that can help PSE&G’s Trenton customers reduce energy consumption and save money.

PSE&G’s Whole House Efficiency Program seeks to improve residential energy efficiency through a free in-home energy audit and free or low-cost energy conservation measures. Participation in the program could result in lower home heating and cooling costs for PSE&G electric and gas customers residing in Trenton.

Door-to-door canvassing to promote the program, as well as a second energy conservation program called Comfort Partners, has already begun. PSE&G is also contacting Trenton residents by mail to let them know how they can participate.

Customers interested in the program should contact Isles, Inc. to speak with an Isles representative who can explain program eligibility and complete program applications. Some customers who do not qualify for the Residential Whole House Efficiency Program may be enrolled in the Comfort Partners Program. Eligibility for both programs is based on household size, income and home heating fuel. To be qualified for either program, customers must have current gas and/or electric accounts with PSE&G.

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(August 18, 2009 – Hancocks Bridge, NJ) – PSEG Nuclear today submitted applications to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to extend the operating licenses of its Salem and Hope Creek Generating Stations by 20 years.

Salem is a dual unit station with a generating capacity of 2345 megawatts. Salem Unit 1’s current 40 year operating license expires in 2016 with Unit 2’s operating license expiring in 2020. Hope Creek is a single unit station with a generating capacity of 1211 megawatts. Its original operating license expires in 2026.

The second largest nuclear facility in the United States, PSEG Nuclear is located on a 740-acre site in Lower Alloways Creek, Salem County. The three nuclear units generate enough power for approximately three million homes each day.

“License renewal is part of our ongoing commitment to provide safe, reliable, economic and green energy to New Jersey and the region,” said Tom Joyce, president and chief nuclear officer of PSEG Nuclear. “Last year, we replaced our steam generators at Salem Unit 2 and implemented

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================================= . . =================================   (June 12, 2009 – Newark, NJ) – PSE&G has been recognized by the solar industry for its game-changing innovations to expand the solar market that are models for replication around the country. The national award was presented at this week’s PV America conference in Philadelphia. The company received an Industry [...]

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PSE&G Suggests Ways to Keep Cool and Cut Summer Energy Costs: Summer is nearly here, which will likely mean higher electric bills as people turn on fans and air conditioners to help keep cool. Demand for electricity can also increase if you have house guests or children home for the summer. The following tips can help you plan ahead and control energy costs: … more …

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