NJIT to Host Future Energy Transmission Conference Dec. 10
As New Jersey advances its Energy Master Plan (EMP), modernizing the state’s power transmission infrastructure has become a critical priority. On Monday, Dec. 10, NJIT will host the New Jersey Future Energy Transmission Conference: a joint event with Rowan University for a premier industry-driven forum.
The conference will convene leaders from PSEG, JCP&L, Atlantic City Electric, Orange & Rockland, NJBPU, PJM NJEDA, as well as policymakers and academic institutions to address the challenges and opportunities in grid modernization, renewable energy integration, energy storage and emerging transmission technologies.
With the State's commitment to 100% clean energy by 2035, this conference will explore how transmission enhancements can support New Jersey’s ambitious goals while ensuring grid reliability and affordability. A key focus of the conference is to emphasize the vital role of universities in supporting the power sector through cutting-edge research, workforce development, and educational programs.
This year, we proudly introduce the National Science Foundation (NSF) Industry-University Cooperative Research Centers Program (IUCRC) Center for Grid Enhancing Technologies for Offshore Wind Transmission and Integration (GOWIND) in its Planning Phase.
Additionally, a poster session will showcase groundbreaking research by students, with selected papers eligible for publication in IEEE Xplore, further bridging the gap between academia and industry. This joint effort by NJIT and Rowan University showcases our collaborative mission to advance grid-enhancing technologies, strengthen energy transmission, and train the next generation of power system professionals.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided. If you are interested in attending the event, please click the following link to reserve your tickets.
WHEN: Monday, Dec. 10, 2025; 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. EST
WHERE: Ballrooms A/B, 2nd Floor Campus Center, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ 07102
WHO:
- Won Choe, Vice President of Operations, Orange & Rockland
- Paul Toscarelli, Vice President of Electric Operations, PSEG
- Alexis Nieto, Director of Project Management, Atlantic City Electric
- Zenon Christodoulou, Commissioner, New Jersey Board of Public Utilities
- Stu Bresler, Executive Vice President of Market Services and Strategy, PJM Interconnection
- Dan Fatton, Director of Clean Energy, New Jersey Economic Development Authority
- Amanda Lescano, Transmission Public Policy Analyst, New Jersey Board of Public Utilities
- Girish Behal, Vice President of Projects and Business Development, New York Power Authority
- Margaret Neves, Vice President T&D Growth North America, Jacobs
- Eric Wilkinson, Director of Energy and Regulatory Policy, Mitsubishi Electric Power
- Michelle Butler, Project Manager, Burns & McDonnell
- Sasikumar Kannan, Lead Engineer, Daymark Energy Advisors
- Nathanael Occenad, Vice President of HVDC Regional Sales, Hitachi Energy
- Joshua Walters, Director of the Office of Federal & Regional Energy Policy, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, State of Connecticut
- Aleida Perez, Manager, Office of Workforce Development & Science Education, Brookhaven National Laboratory
- Joseph Gurrentz, Director of External Affairs, New Jersey Utilities Association
- Laura Hopkins, Associate Laboratory Director for Strategy and Partnerships, Princeton Plasma Physics Lab
- NSF IUCRC (Prof. Philip Pong from NJIT and Prof. Jie Li from Rowan University)