The need to stimulate the economy and grow a Green Collar Workforce is undeniable.  In fact, one of the topics discussed in this week's State of Green Business Forum was the current condition of the green job market.  The press has spent many thousands of words writing about the stimulus package up for vote now and the previous administration's bail out package.  What hasn't been detailed is exactly how some of this spending creates actual green jobs.  There are many pieces to this puzzle some of which are a qualified workforce, the opportunity, funding and the technology required to solve these problems.  I'm sure there are many examples that can be detailed in this manner, but I hope this specific case helps the public understand how the money flows from this spending down to our local economy.

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Commissioner Randall Presents $88,000 Incentive Check to Company for Incorporating Energy Efficiency Measures into Facility.

(NEWARK, NJ) – New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) Commissioner Elizabeth Randall today attended a special ceremony in Ramsey to recognize Glatt Air Techniques for its energy savings leadership shown by incorporating energy efficiency measures into its facility.

“I am always proud to be present when a New Jersey company is being honored for energy conservation,” said Commissioner Randall. “It is gratifying to see that more and more ommercial and industrial organizations are opting for efficiency when making their renovation plans.”

During the ceremony, Commissioner Randall presented Darryl Haffner, CPR, Chief Maintenance and Facility Processing Equipment Manager at Glatt Air, with an $88,000 incentive check for incorporating a series of energy efficiency measures in two primary areas: lighting and heat recovery. The technology upgrades are projected to save 294,334 kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity annually, along with a total demand reduction of 91.29 kilowatts (kW) and 680 million BTUs of natural gas – which is equivalent to taking approximately 45 passenger vehicles off the road for one year.

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