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NJBPU President Announces Director of the Division of Clean Energy
| For Immediate Release: | Contact: Tracy Munford |
| Date: 02/2/2024 | 609-940-1099 |
Prior to her promotion, Oomen served as Deputy Director of Distributed Energy Resources in DCE, overseeing Solar, Storage, Microgrids and Grid Modernization. She joined the NJBPU in 2021 as Project Manager, where she worked on the offshore wind team and led the development of the Competitive Solar Incentive Program.
“The Division of Clean Energy is the cornerstone of advancing New Jersey’s nation-leading clean energy agenda,” said President Guhl-Sadovy. “Veronique's strong leadership is crucial to the BPU building the solutions that will make energy cleaner and more affordable to all New Jerseyans. Her keen policy knowledge and attention to detail will make her an excellent addition to lead the State's diverse portfolio of clean energy programs.”
“I’m very excited to work towards Governor Murphy’s vision of 100% clean energy by 2035,” said Oomen. “We are fortunate to have an excellent team of dedicated professionals who truly care about the important work we do, and it’s a privilege to work under the leadership of President Guhl-Sadovy and the entire Board.”
Before working at NJBPU, Oomen worked for DuPont for 17 years serving in various management roles in several countries. She is a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and is interested in Systems Theory. Oomen is a native of the Netherlands and holds a MSc degree in Applied Physics from Delft University of Technology, and a MBA from the University of Bradford – School of Management.
About New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program (NJCEP)
NJCEP, established on January 22, 2003, in accordance with the Electric Discount and Energy Competition Act (EDECA), provides financial and other incentives to the State's residential customers, businesses and schools that install high-efficiency or renewable energy technologies, thereby reducing energy usage, lowering customers' energy bills and reducing environmental impacts. The program is authorized and overseen by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU), and its website is www.NJCleanEnergy.com.
Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU)
NJBPU is a state agency and regulatory authority mandated to ensure safe, adequate and proper utility services at reasonable rates for New Jersey customers. Critical services regulated by NJBPU include natural gas, electricity, water, wastewater, telecommunications and cable television. The Board has general oversight and responsibility for monitoring utility service, responding to consumer complaints, and investigating utility accidents. To find out more about NJBPU, visit our website at www.nj.gov/bpu.
