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
