Green Forum 2010

The Green Forum 2010 was held on Saturday April 17, 2010 at the Franklin Township Municipal Building, marking the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day. This program was a partnership between Theta Psi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Service Fraternity, Franklin Township Environmental Commission (FTEC), New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU), PSEG Services Corporation (PSEG), and Somerset County.

The Green Forum 2010 provided a unique opportunity to help residents and members of the business community to “Go Green”, by providing the necessary information, tools and resources.  Refreshments were served and a compost bin was presented as the free raffle prize.  Approximately 70 people attended, and all appeared to enjoy this Earth Day event.

Mr. Joseph Fiordaliso, Commissioner of NJBPU, delivered the keynote address followed by six green topic presentations, ranging from the uses of Compact Florescent Light (CFL) bulbs to save energy; Home and Business Energy Audits; the beneficial use of solar panels by business and residential customers; and the NJ Clean Energy and Solar Loan Programs.  The presenters were PSEG, Solar Connections, Green Faith, Petra Solar, Dr. Theodore Chase of the Township Council, and Arnold Vernick, Chairman of Franklin Township Environmental Commission. Most of the presenters also had exhibits displayed in the town hall lobby.