06/09/2026
Thank you to everyone who joined the New Jersey Energy Policy Coalition at Rutgers University for The Business of Efficiency: Powering New Jersey’s Economy Through Smarter Energy Use.
We are grateful to all of our speakers, panelists, attendees, and partners who helped make this event a success. The thoughtful discussion highlighted the critical role that energy efficiency plays in supporting affordability, grid reliability, economic competitiveness, infrastructure planning, and collaboration across New Jersey.
A sincere thank you to NJ BPU Commissioner Zenon Christodoulou, Professor Clinton Andrews of Rutgers University, and Assemblyman Wayne DeAngelo, Chairman of the Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee, for their remarks, and to former State Senator and BPU Commissioner Bob Gordon for moderating the discussion.
We also extend our appreciation to our distinguished panelists:
• Assemblyman Robert Karabinchak
• Michael Drulis, Business Administrator for New Brunswick
• Lauren Thomas, PSE&G
• Anne-Marie Peracchio, New Jersey Natural Gas
• Jeaneen Zappa, The Energy Efficiency Alliance of New Jersey
• Rich Cardita, Energy Resources
Special thanks to the Rutgers Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy for hosting us and providing the venue for this important conversation.
Congratulations as well to the recipients of the NJEPC Champions of Energy Awards:
- Energy Resources
- The Energy Efficiency Alliance of New Jersey
- Asm. DeAngelo
- Rutgers University
- American School of Business
Your leadership, innovation, and commitment to advancing New Jersey’s energy future are greatly appreciated.
Most importantly, thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to a productive exchange of ideas. We look forward to continuing these conversations and working together to advance smart energy solutions across New Jersey.
Stay tuned for more events happening this month!
