Environment

The Platform for Progress Environment Coalition advocates for the creation of a balance between protecting our environment and having a strong state economy. 

Coalition Chair: Ralph Izzo, Chairman, President & CEO, Public Service Enterprise Group

Contact: Michael Egenton

2008-09 Agenda

Long Term Goal: Create guiding principles of environmental policy that assure that an appropriate balance is achieved between protecting the environment and building a strong economy.

Consensus Items:

• Support the NJ objective of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020 and 80% below 2006 by 2050 through advocacy of selected Energy Master Plan (EMP) initiatives which promote energy efficiency, renewable and zero/low-carbon sources and stimulate the growth of “green” jobs.

• Revise the site remediation process so that it is more cost effective, protects the public health, adds to the quality of our environment and promotes economic development.

• Advocate for reasonable and financially responsible environmental laws and regulations, utilizing sound science and applying federal standards where appropriate.

• Ensure that the business community messages on key environmental issues are represented to the press and media.

• Reform the Administrative Procedures Act (APA).