Coalition Members

The Coalition membership, which continues to grow, includes state-wide and local leaders and leadership organizations representing the environmental, business, health care, labor, consumer, academic, and civic communities. The Coalition will unite leaders who are committed to increasing public awareness of the need to keep existing clean energy providers operational and to promote and support the development of new affordable clean sources.

Our membership includes:

  • Central Jersey Management Company
    Central Jersey Management Company, through its various Real Estate Subsidiaries, owns, manages and develops a portfolio of diverse Real Estate Properties, in New Jersey. Properties owned and managed include garden apartments, offices and retail centers. In addition, the company is currently developing both retail and single family development projects.

  • Chamber of Commerce Southern NJ
    With more than 1,700 members, the Chamber of Commerce Southern New Jersey (CCSNJ) is the region's most active and influential business organization. With more than 130 years of service to businesses throughout Southern New Jersey, Greater Philadelphia and Northern Delaware, CCSNJ provides members with: opportunities to meet each other and do business; resources to enhance their position in the marketplace; and a collective voice on public policy issues that impact operations and profitability.
    http://www.chambersnj.com/

  • Chemistry Council of NJ
    The Chemistry Council of New Jersey (CCNJ), founded in 1955, is the premier trade and advocacy organization representing the interests of about 100 New Jersey manufacturers in the business of chemistry. Our membership consists of large and small companies that are part of New Jersey's chemical, pharmaceutical, consumer packaged goods, petroleum, flavor & fragrances and precious metals industries. The CCNJ is committed to a better quality of life through science.
    http://www.chemistrycouncilnj.org/

  • Commerce & Industry Association of NJ
    Established in 1927, the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey has approximately 900 members, from Fortune 500 companies to emerging companies and sole proprietorships representing all areas of business and industry. The organization is the leader in free enterprise advocacy for the purpose of providing – through education, legislative vigilance and membership interaction – an economic climate that enhances business potential and makes New Jersey a better state in which to live, work and conduct business.
    http://www.cianj.org/

  • Exelon Generation
    Exelon Generation owns and controls one of the largest generation portfolios in the country-around 33 gigawatts (GW) of low-cost owned and contracted generation. It is composed of a diverse mix of fossil, hydro, nuclear and renewable generation facilities. Oyster Creek Generating Station is located in Lacey Township, Ocean County, near the New Jersey Shore. AmerGen Energy LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Exelon Corporation, operates the facility. Oyster Creek is a single boiling water reactor which produces 636 net megawatts.
    http://www.ExelonCorp.com/Programs/OysterCreek

  • Fish Hawks (Lacey Township-based organization)
    The Fish Hawk's Saltwater Anglers Club was established on April 6, 1977. The common goal was to form a social fishing club dedicated to good sportsmanship, preservation of the marine environment, and safeguarding the ocean's natural resources. The Club is now one of the largest and most active fishing clubs in New Jersey with more than 190 members.
    http://www.fishhawksnj.com/

  • Fralinger Engineering
    Fralinger Engineering is an engineering firm skilled in the disciplines of civil, municipal and site engineering. Expertise includes land use planning, surveying and design, global positioning surveying and geographic information systems.
    http://www.fralinger.com/

  • Integrated Strategies Resources, LLC
    Integrated Strategies Resources is a women-owned, disadvantaged business enterprise serving industry and transportation with professional consulting expertise and support. ISR brings an understanding of local conditions, the local environment and local requirements to its program management, contract administration, and document control projects throughout New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia.

  • International Union of Painters & Allied Trades
    The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades represents a growing force of over 140,000 working men and women in the United States and Canada. Their members work in the finishing trades as painters, drywall finishers, wall coverers, glaziers, glass workers, floor covering installers, sign makers, display workers, convention and show decorators, and in many more exciting occupations.
    http://www.iupat.org/

  • Land Dimensions Engineering
    Land Dimensions Engineering specializes in land use planning, surveying, environmental assessment, site development engineering, project administration and construction management. The firm's engineers, planners, environmental scientists and landscape architects has experience and expertise on residential, commercial, industrial, institutional and recreational uses of varying sizes and complexities. The Forestry Division of Land Dimensions has become a leader in open space and wildlife management planning and renewable energy.
    http://www.landdimensions.com/homepage.html

  • Lifebulb/Greening America
    Life Bulb is an Electronics' Technology Company that has been in the market place for over a decade. Life Bulb has been in the compact fluorescent lamp lighting business since the year 2000 and is now positioned to begin saving the planet one Life Bulb at a time. In September 2007 LifeBulb was chosen to partner with Pizza Fusion, which is the Greenest Franchise in America and is competing for first place as the Greenest Company in America.
    http://www.lifebulb.com

  • NJ Alliance for Action
    The New Jersey Alliance for Action is a consortium of business, labor, government and academic leaders dedicated to creating jobs, improving the economy and protecting the environment by improving the state's infrastructure and enabling it to meet the needs of a growing New Jersey.
    http://www.allianceforaction.com/

  • NJ Business & Industry Association
    The New Jersey Business & Industry Association (NJBIA) is an employer association providing information, services and advocacy for its member companies in order to build a more prosperous New Jersey. NJBIA is the nation's largest statewide employer association, representing more than 23,000 member companies in all industries and in every region of the state.
    http://www.njbia.org/

  • NJ Carpenters Fund
    The New Jersey Carpenters Funds is the combined name of the New Jersey Carpenters Pension Fund, Annuity Fund, Health Fund and Vacation Fund. These funds were established as the result of a Collective Bargaining Agreement between the unions of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America (UBCJA) and various employer organizations throughout the State of New Jersey.
    http://www.njcf.org/

  • NJ Chamber of Commerce
    The Trenton-based New Jersey Chamber of Commerce, founded in 1911, represents 2,000 businesses – from Fortune 500 companies to mom-and-pop establishments – on a range of business issues in Washington, DC, across the state, and at the local level.
    http://www.njchamber.com/

  • NJ International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (NJ IBEW and LU 1289)
    The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) represents approximately 750,000 members who work in a wide variety of fields in the U.S. and Canada, including utilities, construction, telecommunications, broadcasting, manufacturing, railroads and government. The New Jersey IBEW is the largest union of electrical workers in the state, representing 35,000 members. IBEW Local 1289 represents the more than 200 members working at the Oyster Creek Generating Station.
    http://www.ibew.org/

  • NJ Society for Environmental, Economic Development (NJ SEED)
    The New Jersey Society for Environmental, Economic Development (NJ SEED) was born during the recession of the early 1970s. Now NJ SEED is a leading voice in New Jersey for environmental balance and economic growth. Today issues include maintaining the state's vital transportation infrastructure and its all-important port facilities, creating a more efficient regulatory process, strengthening the telecommunications industry and working with the legislature to further the goals of a vibrant economy and a healthy environment.
    http://www.njseed.org/

  • NJ State AFL-CIO
    The New Jersey AFL-CIO is made up of more than a thousand union locals that in turn represent more than one million members employed in a wide variety of industries throughout the state. Historically, the labor group has been a strong voice within the community and state legislature for or against issues that impact the well-being of their members and their families.
    http://www.njaflcio.org/

  • Pasteris Energy, Inc.
    Pasteris Energy, Inc. is an energy consulting firm whose president, Raymond Pasteris, has more than 30 years of domestic and international experience with all phases of engineering, operations and development of energy projects. He led energy development projects in Argentina, China, Colombia, Peru, Viet Nam, the Czech Republic, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States. He developed and taught industrial water treatment courses for engineers and operators in the water industry. Ray worked for Mobil, Catalyst Energy, and United Thermal Corporations before becoming an independent consultant to industry and government.
    http://www.pasterisenergy.com/

  • Pennoni Associates Inc.
    Pennoni Associates Inc., established in 1966, is a multi-disciplined consulting engineering firm which provides personalized services and solutions to meet the needs of government, private, commercial and industrial clients throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New England, Tennessee, Maryland, and New York. Pennoni employs approximately 850 personnel in 21 domestic offices with 4 of those offices in New Jersey.
    http://www.pennoni.com/default.asp

  • Plumbers and Pipefitters (Union Local 322 and Local 9)
    The United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada, or "UA" as it is commonly known, is a multi-craft union whose members are engaged in the fabrication, installation and servicing of piping systems. There are approximately 326,000 highly-skilled United Association members who belong to over 300 individual local unions across North America.
    http://www.ua.org/

  • Salmon Ventures, LTD
    Salmon Ventures Limited is a New Jersey-based firm that provides national consulting services to utilities, government agencies, school districts, trade organizations, businesses and associations. The professional team members are recognized for their accredited experience in the water, energy and communication industries as well as local, county and state levels of New Jersey government. Their members have previously served and worked for a variety positions in New Jersey's government and regulatory arena, including Office of Mayor, County Board of Chosen Freeholders, State Legislature, Board of Public Utilities, Governor's Chief Council, Department of Treasury and the Cabinet of the Governor.
    http://www.salmonventures.com

  • Southern NJ Developmental Council
    The SNJDC was established in 1951 as a non-profit organization for the purpose of promoting economic development in the southern eight counties of New Jersey. Their membership is comprised of key leaders and decision-makers from the public and private sectors, including casino/gaming industry development, education, engineers, the health care industry, transportation, and tourism. The SNJDC also hosts an array of informative committee meetings and annual events to bring together its distinguished members to gather information, network and to form cooperative efforts that result in a better South Jersey.
    http://www.snjdc.org/

  • Viking Alternative Energy
    Viking Alternative Energy was established to assist in the expansion of alternative electrical solar energy. The firm specializes in helping non-profits apply for the state's Solar Renewable Energy Certificate (SREC) program, especially those that cannot take advantage of the Federal tax credits and accelerated depreciation, including 25 Catholic schools that are currently in the pilot SREC program.

The Coalition also includes Distinguished New Jerseyans such as:

  • The Honorable Brendan Byrne
    Former Governor of the State of New Jersey

  • The Honorable Bill Bradley
    Former U.S. Senator, presidential candidate and American hall of fame basketball player

  • Ron Jaworski
    Former quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles and presently serves as an analyst for "NFL Monday Night Football"

  • Dr. Fred Abbate
    Former President and CEO of the New Jersey Utilities Association

  • The Honorable Anthony Cimino
    A former freeholder, state legislator, and New Jersey Commissioner of Personnel in Gov. Florio's administration. Now president of the nation's 40th largest pure design firm, CMX Engineering

  • The Honorable James Davy
    Former Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Human Services

  • The Honorable Connie Hughes
    Former New Jersey Board of Public Utilities President and Commissioner

  • The Honorable Herb Klein
    Former US Congressman and State Assemblyman

  • The Honorable J. Edward Kline
    Former mayor of Brigantine and three-term member of the New Jersey General Assembly. Currently Chairman of the Atlantic City Board of Elections

  • Dr. Letty Goodman Lutzker, M.D.
    Chief, Nuclear Medicine, Saint Barnabas Medical Center

  • The Honorable Joseph A. Maressa
    Who served 10 years in the New Jersey State Senate and sits on the board of the Atlantic City Convention Center

  • Kevin McCann
    Secretary of the NJ State Bar Association, in line to become its president in 2012

  • The Honorable Barbara McConnell
    Former member of the state Legislature, Secretary of Commerce and Economic Development, and gubernatorial candidate

  • The Honorable Carol Murphy
    Former New Jersey State Legislator & former New Jersey BPU Commissioner

  • The Honorable Jeremiah O'Connor
    Former State Senator and former New Jersey BPU Commissioner

  • The Honorable Thomas Pankok
    Former Freeholder, State Assemblyman, and Chairman of the Salem County Democratic Party. Currently Chair of the Salem Hospital Board of Trustees and Secretary of the Delaware River and Bay Authority

  • The Honorable Brian A. Reid
    Mayor of Lacey Township

  • Sharon Schulman
    Former Chief Executive Officer at the NJ Board of Public Utilities, now President and CEO of Aqua NJ, Inc.

  • The Honorable Jack Tarditi
    Former Mayor of the Borough of Haddonfield and past president of the NJ Conference of Mayor

  • The Honorable Fran Witt
    Former mayor and chairman of the Gloucester County Democratic Party

  • Anthony J. Zarillo, Sr.
    Served more than 32 years at the NJ Board of Public Utilities, the last 17 as its Chief Executive Officer