PSEG Celebrates the Power of Volunteerism

Energy company recognizes exemplary employee volunteers and gives $34,000 to
the NJ nonprofit organizations they support

NEWARK, N.J., Nov. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PSEG is celebrating the power
of volunteerism today by recognizing exemplary employee volunteers and
rewarding the nonprofit organizations they support. The energy company will
award 17 New Jersey nonprofits a total of $34,000 in recognition of the work
of employees who donate their time and energy to philanthropic organizations
throughout the Garden State.

The employees were formally recognized today by PSEG Chairman Ralph Izzo and
Secretary of State Nina Mitchell Wells at an afternoon luncheon at the
company's headquarters.

"Though our employees expend a great deal of energy at work, they still manage
to find time to give back and make their communities better," said Ralph Izzo,
PSEG chairman, president, and CEO. "We honor their commitment and support
their efforts. They are truly remarkable."

The nonprofits receiving the grants are as diverse as the employees who
support them. This year's recipient organizations provide valuable services
for youth, the homeless, disabled, elderly and low-income families, and
concentrate their efforts on areas such as substance abuse, grief counseling,
premature births, conservation and animal rescue.

Here is a list of the awardees:

$10,000 Betty Flood Award of Excellence:

James Colligan of Wayne, NJ
Wayne Little League - Challenger Division - Wayne, NJ
For Colligan, the founder and vice president of Wayne Little League's
Challenger Division, no obstacle is too big and everyone can make an impact.
He established a baseball program for mentally and physically challenged
children ten years ago in an effort to enhance the lives of handicapped
children through sports. The program has grown over the last decade to include
over 100 volunteers and children from many NJ towns. In addition to teaching
kids about baseball, participation also provides participants with the
opportunity to experience the joys of teamwork, being cheered, and earning
awards. PSEG's grant will help the league pay for equipment and supplies, and
allow kids to compete in regional and national games.

$3,000 Award of Achievement:

Patricia D'Alia of Union, NJ
Good Grief, Inc. - Summit, NJ
As a support group facilitator for The Good Grief Center, D'Alia helps
families heal after the death of loved ones. She uses play, art therapy and
group discussions to give children a safe, loving and supportive environment
to express themselves. This program has helped young people avoid unhealthy or
destructive behavior by showing them better ways to cope with painful
feelings. The grant money from PSEG will be used to purchase classroom
supplies.

Donald Massey of Summit, NJ
The Network Youth Development Program - Newark, NJ
Massey is committed to helping Newark's inner-city youth. As a mentor for The
Network Youth Development Program, he provides at-risk kids with support and
encourages them to avoid negative behaviors, learn the value of education, and
make well-informed decisions. The organization will use PSEG's grant money for
supplies and equipment for their academic, health, recreation and performing
arts programs.

Karen Roots of Salem, NJ
Positive Impact Movement, Inc. - Salem, NJ
Roots devotes much of her life to making her community a better place to live.
She created a neighborhood development program called Positive Impact
Movement, which works with local officials and community leaders to promote
education, economic development and reduce crime. Her efforts have helped
protect residents in communities in Salem County - especially youth and senior
citizens. PSEG's grant money will help the organization fund existing programs
and new initiatives.

David Rower of Cranford, NJ
The StreetLight Mission, Inc. - Elizabeth, NJ
Rower spends much of his time bringing help and hope to others during their
time of need. For almost ten years he and his wife have provided the
downtrodden of Union and Essex County with warm meals, shelter, and guidance
about how to live productively. His work with the StreetLight Mission has
helped many individuals and families survive poverty, substance abuse and
homelessness. The grant money from PSEG will help cover operational costs such
as cell phone and utility bills.

$1,000 Award of Merit:

James Christiano of Colonia, NJ
Eagle Rock Reservation Conservancy - Essex County, NJ
Christiano's desire to protect local land and his concern about protecting
wildlife and the environment has motivated him to dedicate his time to helping
restore and maintain Eagle Rock Reservation, a 400-plus acre county park
located in West Orange and Montclair, New Jersey. While he has done much over
the years, he most recently partnered with the local parks commission to build
a gazebo, install new sidewalks, plant trees, and rebuild an old walking path.
He helps the organization protect wildlife in its natural habitat, while
giving people a place to relax and contemplate. PSEG's grant money will be
used to purchase landscaping tools.

Patrick Halpin of Jamesburg, NJ
Central New Jersey Council, Boy Scouts of America - Dayton, NJ
Halpin has been involved with the Boy Scouts since he was eight, and strives
to provide today's youth with the same life-long learning opportunities that
the organization gave him as a child. He manages a number of scouting
programs, as well as the camping and properties committee. His efforts ensure
a safe and fun campground environment for over 7,000 scouts that use them
year-round. The PSEG grant will be used to make repairs to camp facilities,
such as improved access for the handicapped.

Diane Jones of Hillsborough, NJ
March of Dimes - Cranbury, NJ
Jones works tirelessly to raise funds for the March of Dimes-Central Jersey
Division and to increase awareness about the importance of preventing birth
defects, premature births and infant mortality. She has worked for many years
to spread the word that prenatal care is critical to ensuring that babies have
a healthy start in life. The grant money from PSEG will help fund research,
community services, education and advocacy to save babies' lives.

Jenn Kramer of Hoboken, NJ
Boys & Girls Clubs in New Jersey -Statewide
Kramer donates her time and expertise to the Boys & Girls Clubs as a member of
its Marketing Advisory Board, a group of communications professionals who put
their skills to work to raise the visibility of the organization in
communities across New Jersey. She helps organize forums that bring parents
together with local and state leaders to discuss hot topics impacting
children, and she has spearheaded professional and social networking
initiatives. The money from PSEG will support programs that enable young
people to reach their full potential, including the Youth of the Year and the
Kool School Music Academy.

Kenneth Kubasta, Howard Londner and Walter Demeraski of Fair Lawn, NJ
Fair Lawn Borough Fire Co. #3, Inc. - Fair Lawn, NJ
Together, these three men have a combined 80 years of service as Fair Lawn
Borough volunteer firefighters. In addition to their "normal" duties they are
all active members of various fire company committees and have served many
years as fire officers. They give their time freely, at all hours of the day
and night, in an effort to keep the community safe. PSEG's grant will be used
to purchase and install a back-up generator.

Harry Mahoney of Branchburg, NJ
Cerebral Palsy of North Jersey - Livingston, NJ
Mahoney became a volunteer to help raise awareness about Cerebral Palsy of
North Jersey, and has been the chief organizer for the nonprofit's touch
football tournament for more than twenty years. His responsibilities include
developing the tournament schedule, working with stadium officials, and
recruiting teams. His efforts have helped generate more than $1 million for
programs that aid infants, children and adults with disabilities. The grant
money from PSEG will help the organization continue enhancing the lives of
people with disabilities and other special needs.

Tina Malinak of Howell, NJ
Marine Mammal Stranding Center - Brigantine, NJ
Malinak works to increase the public's knowledge, awareness and motivation
about marine mammals and sea turtles. Through the Marine Mammal Stranding
Center's outreach programs, she helped deliver educational programs to
hundreds of children this summer. Since 1975 the organization has responded to
over 3,500 animals, with the highest recovery/return rate on the East Coast -
a success rate of 90% in live-seal strandings. The PSEG grant will help
further the nonprofit's ocean preservation work through public information and
internship programs.

John McNiff of Tappan, NY
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart CYO - Tappan, NY
McNiff knows that time on the basketball court means more than just fun and
exercise for the youth of his parish -- it means the chance to provide an
atmosphere that offers the joys of competition and being involved with the
community. As co-director of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart CYO basketball
program, he gives his time and expertise to oversee all aspects of the
program, including registration, games, award dinners, fundraisers, and
training for coaches. The PSEG grant money will be used to help expand the
church's gym.

William Metts of Rutherford, NJ
Northern NJ Council, Boy Scouts of America - Oakland, NJ
For over 25 years Metts has served in various positions with the Boy Scouts of
America. His fundraising efforts have helped the nonprofit send almost 450
scouts to camp this year and make extensive improvements to its campgrounds.
The grant from PSEG will help fund the development of existing and future
programs that enrich the lives of youth.

Rosa Schmidt of North Brunswick. NJ
Junior Achievement of New Jersey, Inc. - Princeton, NJ
For almost ten years Schmidt has been inspiring and preparing young people to
be successful employees, consumers and business leaders of tomorrow. As a
volunteer instructor for Junior Achievement, she puts her skills to use by
teaching economic concepts to children - stressing the relationship between
school and future success. In addition to her work in the classroom, she helps
organize fundraising activities and recruits new volunteers. PSEG's grant
money will help fund programs that enable the nonprofit to reach new students.

Tara Speyer of Elizabeth, NJ
YM-YWHA of Union County - Union, NJ
Speyer makes a difference in the lives of children and adults in her community
as a member of the board of directors for the YM-YWHA, a group that provides
education, socialization and recreation services to the people of Union
County. She focuses her efforts on fundraising, votes on all decisions related
to monetary issues, and has worked to restructure the group's extracurricular
day care and summer camp programs. The grant from PSEG will help enhance the
nonprofit's Early Childhood Center, providing a safe and structured
environment for children whose parents have no alternative for child-care.

Melissa Standing of Summit, NJ
Summit Performing Arts Resource Committee - Summit, NJ
Standing has combined her marketing and communications background with a love
of the performing arts. Her volunteer work enhances the way the organization
communicates to members and the community of Summit. The PSEG grant money will
help the Summit Performing Arts Resource Committee to continue enriching the
lives of local public school students by exposing them to programs and
productions that foster a lifelong interest in theater, music and dance.

"These award winners are to be commended for their inspirational spirit of
giving to others. I am proud such efforts are being led by an increasingly
active corporate citizenry. PSEG also deserves high praise for its commitment
as a corporate volunteer leader, contributing to the people and communities
that it serves," said Secretary of State Nina Mitchell Wells.

"It is important to realize the crucial role volunteerism plays in the
delivery of philanthropic programs, services and projects that enrich the
quality of life in all of our communities. I urge all New Jersey residents to
get involved. We need you more than ever," Secretary Wells added.

Photos available upon request.

Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) (NYSE: PEG) has a long tradition of
caring for New Jersey's people and communities. Each year, the company and its
employees invest millions of dollars and thousands of hours to improve the
quality of life in New Jersey. The company's culture dictates that service to
customers and community go hand-in-hand (www.pseg.com).

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