Energy Efficiency & the Environment

New Jersey is looking to decrease energy consumption by 30%, increasing reliability on renewable energy to 80% by 2050. With renewable energy costing the state more than other conventional ways of producing electricity, especially from natural-gas-powered plants, what are the realities of making these changes? This panel delves into the importance of reducing our energy consumption, and the factors holding the state back from reducing green house gas emissions that contribute to climate change. Other topics include how energy efficiency will bring jobs to the state, and how changing energy sources affect small and large businesses in the state.Guests include: Frank A. Felder, Ph.D., Director, Center for Energy, Economic & Environmental Policy, Rutgers University; Jeff Tittel, Director, New Jersey Sierra Club; Sara Bluhm, Vice President, Environment, Energy & Federal Affairs, New Jersey Business and Industry Association; Mark Warner, Director of Energy, Sustainable New Jersey

7/19/14 #2488