About Us

The Empire State faces serious and immediate electricity challenges.  To remain economically competitive and continue to be the global capital of business, New York needs significant energy production and transmission system upgrades.
 
Shortly after the 2003 blackout, the New York Affordable Reliable Electricity Alliance – New York AREA – was formed to address these daunting challenges.
 
Representing the major consumers, producers and distributors of New York’s electricity, today our more than 150 members are the experts on energy issues and include:

  • business organizations
  • labor unions
  • energy producers and suppliers
  • elected officials and community leaders
  • energy experts
  • concerned citizens
  • electric consumers, large and small

Leadership


•    Mark Serrano, President - New York AREA
•    Arthur J. ("Jerry") Kremer, Chairman - New York AREA

 

 

New York AREA Advisory Board Members


•    Kenneth Adams, The Business Council of New York State
•    Richard T. Anderson, New York Building Congress
•    Patrick Curran, The Energy Association of New York State
•    Gavin J. Donohue, Independent Power Producers of New York, Inc.
•    Dr. Marsha Gordon, The Business Council of Westchester
•    Tom Klein, Boilermakers Local No.5
•    Jim Knubel, Board Member
•    Norris McDonald, African American Environmentalist Association
•    Ralph Ranghelli, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, 1049
•    Al Samuels, Rockland Business Association

•    Bob Seeger, Millwright and Machinery Erectors, Local 740

•    Kathryn Wylde, Partnership for New York City

 

 


 

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Agenda and Policy

New York AREA’s agenda includes:

  • Advocating the development of new energy sources to meet the growing needs of the state
  • Endorsing the an Article X power plant siting law that provides for all forms of energy supply
  • Supporting the development of electricity transmission grid and distribution system upgrades
  • Promoting energy conservation and efficiency programs for business, industry, and residential consumers
  • Advancing in-state renewable energy projects
  • Promoting awareness of energy and regional environmental, health and air-quality issues
  • Supporting the continued operations of existing base-load power generation facilities

 


    


 

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