SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) DESCRIPTION:Delran Fire Chief Kevin Peak’s two public servant roles united recently when he participated in a virtual safety exercise with PSE&G’s Burlington Gas division. That’s because Peak is also a first auto technician in Fleet Maintenance, after starting his PSE&G career with a brief stint in Gas Operations. “I was really excited because I had been hearing about the trainings for years now, and I’ve always wanted to be a part,” Peak sai

SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) DESCRIPTION:Little Leo has a guardian angel – who reads meters. It’s a day PSEG Meter Reader Al Maldonado will never forget. Many parents have experienced the feelings of panic and fear when their child is in danger. A father himself, Maldonado knew he had to act fast when he spotted a small child in the middle of the street. Following his heroic rescue of Leo, Maldonado received an Award of Valor for his response in this situation. PSEG’s Award of V

SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) DESCRIPTION:As the world changes, PSEG is changing with it, adapting the way we work to support a flexible and hybrid work environment. At the same time, many of our customers are spending more time in their homes and the energy we deliver is more critical than ever. Our ability to meet our diverse customers’ needs depends on our people – today and tomorrow. That’s why all of us at PSEG are proud to continue to foster and develop the next generation

Program Supports Economic Development within New Jersey Communities SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) DESCRIPTION:NEWARK, N.J., June 10, 2022 /3BL Media/ – Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (PSEG) is proud to announce the 2022 graduates of its first Supplier Diversity Mentorship program. The six-month program supports the New Jersey CEO Council’s1 pledge to spend an additional $250 million on procurement with state-based, diverse companies by 2025. As part of that pledge, PSEG com

PSEG’s Customers Experience Fewer Outages Today, Demonstrating $4.8 Billion Investments Enhance Resiliency and Improve Reliability SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) DESCRIPTION:NEWARK, N.J., June 9, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Public Service Electric and Gas, New Jersey’s largest utility, is well prepared to support customers and the state for what experts say could be another very active hurricane season. Ten years after Superstorm Sandy raged across the East Coast, PSEG continues to protect

PSEG Foundation to Assist Eligible 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organizations Focusing on Environmental Sustainability, Social Justice, Equity, Economic Empowerment SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) DESCRIPTION:NEWARK, N.J., June 7, 2022 /3BL Media/ - The PSEG Foundation is pleased to launch the 2022 request for proposals for the Neighborhood Partners Program, which awards grants ranging from $500 to $15,000. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations are encouraged to apply. Applications will be evalu

PSEG Partners with NJ Board of Public Utilities to Raise Awareness about Resources SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) DESCRIPTION:NEWARK, N.J., June 3, 2022 /3BL Media/ - The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities has named the week of June 6 Utility Assistance Awareness Week to call attention to programs available to help customers who are struggling to pay their utility bills. Payment assistance programs have expanded to include more customers at much higher income levels, including t

Clean Energy Jobs program named an industry best practice SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) DESCRIPTION:NEWARK, N.J. – June 2, 2022 /3BL Media/ — PSEG received a national energy equity award this week from the Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative (SECC) for its Clean Energy Jobs Program, an initiative designed to place up to 2,000 people from underrepresented communities into well-paying jobs supporting New Jersey's clean energy goals. The Energy Equity Award is a new category created

SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) DESCRIPTION:When Chief Lineman Frank Cerankowski arrived home from his job in PSEG’s Central Division on March 23, his plans included doing some yard work and taking his wife out to dinner to celebrate the couple’s ninth wedding anniversary. However, while working in the yard, Cerankowski’s day took an unexpected – and dramatic – turn. He heard a commotion on the street and a woman screaming, so he went to investigate. Watch the video above to learn

Friday is National Heat Awareness Day SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) DESCRIPTION:NEWARK, N.J., May 25, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Friday, May 27, is National Heat Awareness Day and PSEG, New Jersey’s largest utility, reminds our customers to properly protect themselves during the high heat days of summer. PSEG is prepared to meet the increased electrical demand that high temperatures bring. “We’re powering progress by investing in our infrastructure and we prepare year-round to ensure our

SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) DESCRIPTION:When a substation or power line is being built, PSEG has employees who are thinking about every aspect of the project, including its environmental footprint and how to make it more sustainable. They’re even thinking about how they can make somebody say, “Wow,” as they pass by – which often happens, for instance, with the new Madison Street substation in Hoboken that can be lit in different LED configurations. Photo: Madison Street Substat

Is your home or business electrically safe and energy efficient? SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) DESCRIPTION:NEWARK, N.J., May 20, 2022 /3BL Media/ — PSEG and the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) are teaming up during National Electrical Safety Month to increase awareness about the dangers of electricity and how to prepare your home or business for safe and efficient energy use. Simple precautions such as not overloading electrical outlets, checking cords for visib

PSEG Ranked No. 8 Overall on the List SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) DESCRIPTION:NEWARK, NJ., May 18, 2022 /3BL Media/ – 3BL Media named PSEG to its annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking, ranking number one in the utility industry and eighth overall. The 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking recognizes outstanding environmental, social and governance (ESG) transparency and performance among the 1,000 largest U.S. public companies. The 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking is bas

PSEG urges customers to safely dispose of metallic balloons SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) DESCRIPTION:NEWARK, N.J., May 17, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Graduations, weddings, Mother’s and Father’s Day, religious ceremonies and Independence Day – spring and summer have many special events often celebrated with Mylar balloons, yet keeping such hazards away from power lines is essential for public safety. Public Service Electric Gas, New Jersey’s largest utility, reminds customers that prope

SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) DESCRIPTION:Like many sectors, the energy industry is transforming to meet the needs of our customers, society and our planet. Combating climate change requires we change the way electricity is generated and consumed. At PSEG we embrace the obligation to lead this change and fulfill PSEG’s Powering Progress vision — to power a future where people use less energy, and it’s cleaner, safer and delivered more reliably than ever. To make that vision a rea

SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) DESCRIPTION:Last month, 17 volunteers from the PSEG Employee Business Resource Group the PSEG VETS helped to assemble care packages for American troops overseas at an event hosted by Prudential Veterans Initiatives and Operation Gratitude at the Prudential Center. Our PSEG employees showed their support along with employees from Verizon, Mars Candy Company and Prudential. The goal was to assemble care packages for troops currently deployed in Eastern

Utility recognized for innovation and customer service by ENERGY STAR® and CS Week SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) DESCRIPTION:NEWARK, N.J., May 9, 2022 /3BL Media/ —PSEG’s landmark energy efficiency program has received two industry awards recognizing efforts aimed at helping customers use less energy. The utility is a winner of the 2022 ENERGY STAR® “Partner of the Year” award in the Energy Efficiency Program Delivery category. The program has also won the 2022 Expanding Excellen

SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) DESCRIPTION:Meter Reader Jeremy Wedick of PSEG’s New Brunswick customer team immediately knew something was wrong when he saw an elderly woman using a walker walking aimlessly around the neighborhood with a bag full of cash. Jeremy approached the woman, and it was clear she was disoriented and confused. When a taxi pulled up, Jeremy knew he needed to step in to ensure this woman makes it home safely – watch the video to see how he will forever be thi

SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) DESCRIPTION:By Andrew McMains New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) has received an $800,000 PSEG Foundation grant that will soon expand access to STEM degrees and careers for local Newark residents, first-generation students, and those from historically underrepresented communities in the STEM fields. The five-year grant includes support for new need-based scholarships and research funding for local and underrepresented undergraduate students. I

SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) DESCRIPTION:Together with Springpoint Foundation, fifteen PSEG volunteers helped distribute food items from the Community Food Bank of New Jersey to 165 residents at Plainfield Tower West, one of Springpoint’s 19 affordable housing communities in New Jersey. Renee Veneziano, Springpoint Foundation Board Member and Senior Project Manager with PSEG, leads volunteering for the PSEG employee business resource group, POWER. The group helped the Plainfield

PSEG’s continued commitment to conservation SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) DESCRIPTION:We care about all of our planet’s creatures big and small. Here’s a great story for Earth Month and it’s just one example of how we go to great lengths to ensure our work along our rights of way (the land directly below the transmission power lines) doesn’t disrupt the habitat of hundreds of endangered and protected species of plants and animals. Meet the elusive and endangered blue spotted sala

SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) DESCRIPTION:When Palisades Division Troubleshooter Don Brett responded to the scene of a utility pole that had been hit by an automobile on the morning of Feb. 4, he immediately saw that he had to act quickly. Live conductors and a transformer bank had fallen onto the car that had hit the pole, and the disoriented driver was attempting to exit the vehicle. “Police and Fire Department personnel were on the scene, but they couldn’t approach the vehicle

PSEG Board of Directors Elects PSEG COO Ralph LaRossa next President CEO SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) DESCRIPTION:NEWARK, N.J., April 19, 2022 /3BL Media/ - PSEG announced today that Ralph Izzo, chair, president and CEO, will retire from the company. His last day will be December 31, 2022. As part of a planned leadership succession process, the PSEG Board of Directors elected Ralph LaRossa, chief operating officer, as president and chief executive officer effective September 1,

April is National Safe Digging Month SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) DESCRIPTION:NEWARK, N.J., April 12, 2022 /3BL Media/ – Spring is in the air bringing with it the scent of wildflowers and freshly cut grass, the return of outdoor family activities and that strange urge to dig. But before you get your fingers dirty, be safe and Call 811. April is National Safe Digging Month when, according to Call 811, some 31 million homeowners will undertake home improvement projects that involv

SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) DESCRIPTION:NEWARK, N.J., April 7, 2022 /3BL Media/ - The PSEG Foundation is pleased to announce its new strategic pillars of environmental sustainability, social justice, and equity and economic empowerment. The PSEG Foundation funds grants to more than 200 nonprofit organizations that have an impact in communities in New Jersey and Long Island, N.Y. Over the past five years, the PSEG Foundation has awarded more than $40 million in grants through va

SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) DESCRIPTION:By Ingro Desvousges; Delivery Systems Forester- PSEG I have always loved bees, and I have spent a good part of my life working with them. As a former beekeeper for Rutgers University and someone who still maintains hives in my backyard, I am passionate about bees, and understand and respect the important role they play in our state’s quality of life. So why am I working for an electric and gas utility? That’s easy. In my current role as t

Utility Aims to Prepare 2,000 People from Underserved Communities for Careers in Energy SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) DESCRIPTION:NEWARK, N.J., April 6, 2022 /3BL Media/ — PSEG has kicked off a novel initiative to provide low- to moderate-income New Jersey residents with the skills they need for careers in the fast-growing energy efficiency sector. It’s part of the utility’s Clean Energy Jobs program, designed to put up to 2,000 people to work in New Jersey’s clean energy sector.

SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) DESCRIPTION:NEWARK, N.J., March 31, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Sustainable Jersey is joining forces with PSEG to help communities become more energy efficient and reduce their energy consumption, lower their energy bills and shrink their carbon footprint. “Supporting municipalities and schools with technical expertise to do sustainable energy projects is an important step toward our goal of a more sustainable New Jersey,” said Sustainable Jersey Executive Di

SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) DESCRIPTION:John Doherty, director – internal and external reporting in Corporate Accounting, just squeezed in a haircut before the world shut down in March 2020. Little did he know that this would be his last haircut for almost two years. But in the end, his hairy situation would end up benefitting children in need. Here’s his story. “Once the COVID restrictions were put in place, I couldn’t go to a barber, and even when restrictions were eased, I d

SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) DESCRIPTION:As humans, we take the awareness of others for granted. We expect people to see us — our unique selves, our value as individuals. Those with disabilities, however, often don’t have that luxury. They are often overlooked by people, who might be embarrassed or unsure how to approach someone different from them. That’s why U.S. National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day is important. It is a reminder that persons with disabilities, like Cerebral

SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) DESCRIPTION:One week ago (March 16), marked the one year anniversary of the shooting at a spa in Atlanta, Georgia, where eight people died, six of whom were Asian women: Soon Chung Park, Hyun Jung Grant, Suncha Kim, Yong Yue, Xiaojie Tan, Daoyou Feng, Delaina Ashley Yaun, Paul Andre Michels. Since the 2021 spa shooting, hate crimes against the Asian community, especially women, have continued to multiply. In response, Ascend – the largest Pan-Asian b

SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) DESCRIPTION:Congratulations to the latest group of PSEG employees to graduate from the company’s Joule Leadership Program, a senior leadership development program designed to enhance and accelerate development and mobility for people of color in PSEG’s senior leadership pipeline. This session’s cohort included 18 high-potential Hispanic and Latino employees from across the lines of business. The objective of the program is to increase talent visibili

SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) DESCRIPTION:If you are like me, you have come to expect the power to be there when you need it. That’s why my teammates and I are hard at work behind the scenes to enhance the reliability of your electric service and introduce new tools, like the PSEG mobile app, to make it easier for you to manage your account. In 2021, we were proud to have received the Mid-Atlantic ReliabilityOne® award for the 20th consecutive year. But we aren’t resting on our l

PSEG resumes energy service disconnections on March 16 SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) DESCRIPTION:NEWARK, N.J., March 15, 2022 /3BL Media/ - The winter moratorium on utility disconnections for non-payment is scheduled to end on March 15, 2022. Beginning March 16, PSEG will resume collection activities and service disconnections for customers with past due balances who have not applied for energy assistance or a PSEG payment plan. Service disconnection for non-payment is always the

SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) DESCRIPTION:By Ralph Izzo Chairman, President and CEO at PSEG A brand-new report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change provides a grim echo of previous reports – that the world’s population is heading toward a dangerous future if we fail to address the causes of climate change. Yet, as with earlier such reports, this new warning also comes with a hopeful message: That it’s not too late to put a stop to the worst impacts of climate change

PSEG urges customers to think twice if someone threatens to immediately shut off their power SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) DESCRIPTION:NEWARK, N.J., March 10, 2022 /3BL Media/ - During Consumer Protection Week, PSEG urges customers to be alert to scams – particularly scams demanding immediate bill payment. This week PSEG joins Utilities United Against Scams (UUAS) to recognize National Consumer Protection Week, which aims to educate customers on how they can guard against becomin

SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) DESCRIPTION:We want every PSEG customer to understand that, if they are struggling to pay their bills, we’re here to help. If you have an outstanding balance on your energy bill, you need to take action immediately to help protect your service from being disconnected when the moratorium on utility shutoff ends on March 15. Visit pseg.com/HelpNow – to set up a differed payment arrangement and learn more about expanded utility payment assistance progra

SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) DESCRIPTION:By Kim HanemannPresident and Chief Operating Officer at PSEG International Women's Day is an opportunity for all of us to celebrate the contributions of women in creating diverse and inclusive workplaces. It’s also a day that encourages everyone, including me, to reflect on how much the workplace and society have changed – and changed for the better. When I was in college, I remember hearing my uncle ask my father, “Why are you wasting yo

Eagles choose nesting platform built and maintained by PSEG SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) DESCRIPTION:NEWARK, N.J., March 2, 2022 /3BL Media/ — On World Wildlife Day, March 3, PSEG celebrates the return of the local eagle population to the special nesting platforms PSEG has built to protect the safety and wellbeing of these endangered birds. When birds build a nest on electrical equipment it puts the nest in danger of catching fire, which can cause significant damage and outages

PSEG Powering Progress Provides Road Map to Deliver on ESG Goals SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) DESCRIPTION:NEWARK, N.J.,February. 28, 2022 /3BL Media/ PSEG today announced its vision and mission to continue to tackle the 21st century challenges of extreme and damaging weather, protecting the environment and taking action toward a clean, electrified and sustainable economy where all people thrive – Powering Progress. For over 100 years, PSEG employees have brought power to the do

SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) DESCRIPTION:If you have a problem, we know an engineer with a solution. From field engineers to the engineers who design, build and maintain our transmission network, electric stations, gas and electric distribution systems and generating stations, PSEG employs a diverse team of engineers who are essential to everything we do to deliver safe and reliable electric and natural gas service to our customers. Engineers are the core of innovation and their

SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) DESCRIPTION:This month, Willie Deese, a member of the PSEG Board of Directors, spoke with PSEG employees for a candid discussion about diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace and society. Deese previously served as executive vice president of Merck Co. and president of Merck Manufacturing Division. Below are excerpts from the conversation. Below are excerpts from the QA portion of his presentation which have been edited for brevity. Q:

Sale Marks Progress in Shifting Business Mix Toward 90% Regulated Utility, Highlights Strong ESG Profile and Clean Energy Infrastructure Strategy SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) DESCRIPTION:NEWARK, N.J., February 18, 2022 /3BL Media/ – Public Service Enterprise Goup (PSEG) completed the previously announced sale of PSEG Fossil’s generating assets located in New Jersey and Maryland to a subsidiary of ArcLight Energy Partners Fund VII, L.P., a fund controlled by ArcLight Capital Par

PSEG Continues to be Recognized for ESG Leadership, Commitment to Workforce Equity, Diversity SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) DESCRIPTION:NEWARK, N.J., February 17, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Forbes has named PSEG one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2022. To assemble this year’s ranking, Forbes and market research firm Statista surveyed 60,000 Americans working for businesses of 1,000+ employees on their willingness to recommend their own employers to friends and family, and to nomi

SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) DESCRIPTION:Hosting a party for this weekend’s Big Game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Rams? While you’re stocking up on supplies, decorating the house and maybe even installing a new, big-screen TV, keep these simple tips in mind to reduce your environmental footprint and impress guests with your green credentials. Choose an energy efficient TV: If you’re splurging for that shiny new big screen to watch the game, be sure to choose an

PSEG to gain insights into cutting-edge research and technologies to help accelerate ESG targets Investments to include companies run by or focused on underrepresented communities SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) DESCRIPTION:NEWARK, N.J., February 10, 2022 /3BL Media/ – Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) announced today it has committed $35 million to funds managed by Energy Impact Partners (EIP). EIP, a global venture capital firm, and its funds target early-stage, innovative t

The GEI Provides Insight into a Key Area of ESG Data Reporting and Promotes Transparancy in Gender Reporting SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) DESCRIPTION:NEWARK, N.J., January 26, 2022 /3BL Media/ - PSEG is proud to announce that it is one of 418 companies in the 2022 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI). The Bloomberg GEI is a modified market capitalization-weighted index that aims to track the performance of public companies committed to transparency in gender data reporting. Thi

SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) DESCRIPTION:By Ralph Izzo The transition to a decarbonized economy – whether we’re talking about deploying renewable energy resources, electrification of transportation, or RD into grid-scale battery storage and carbon-capture technologies – is typically met with the same questions: How much will it cost? And where will we find the money? For a challenge as far reaching as climate change, that’s a reasonable question. We should be striving for equita

SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) DESCRIPTION:NEWARK, N.J., January 11, 2022 /3BL Media/ - JUST Capital, along with its media partner CNBC, today released the annual JUST 100, a wide-ranging ranking of ESG and stakeholder performance. PSEG was named one of America’s Most JUST Companies and was recognized for its commitment to serving its customers, workforce, communities, the environment and shareholders. JUST Capital, in partnership with CNBC, evaluates and celebrates U.S. corporati

SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) DESCRIPTION:Upgrading pipelines is physically demanding work and can present extra challenges for the 5’ 2” Cristina Ramirez, who has worked in natural gas since 2018 but joined PSEG Gas Operations last summer. Ramirez, a service mechanic, is one of many women now seeking careers in fields traditionally dominated by men. Cristina Ramirez “You can see some of the men doing the job and breezing right through it,” Ramirez said. “I have the mindset that