NEWARK, N.J., April 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- PSEG's chairman, president and CEO Ralph Izzo, today told shareholders at the company's annual meeting that PSEG is poised to invest billions over the next three years in projects that will improve reliability and stimulate the economy. He highlighted the diversity of PSEG's fleet, and lauded the company's employees for their contributions to operational excellence and financial success.

"Over the next three years we will be pursuing a $6.7 billion investment program – one of the largest in our history," Izzo said. "We'll invest in transmission projects that will improve reliability, in accelerated infrastructure projects that will help stimulate the economy, and in projects that will improve access to energy efficiency and renewable energy."

Izzo pointed to PSEG's strong cash flows and the company's focus on financial strength despite a challenging business environment with declining prices for the past 3 years.  In 2010, the company delivered operating earnings of $3.12 per share and extended its record of paying dividends every year for more than a century.

"Our strong balance sheet and cash flows give us the ability to grow without issuing new equity, while providing ongoing support for dividends," Izzo said.

The chairman noted that PSEG Power produced more electricity in 2010 than ever before, and that the company's fossil units met the test of more than 30 days with temperatures over 90 degrees.  

"We achieved a major milestone with the completion of a $1.3 billion investment in state-of-the-art technology, reducing emissions at our New Jersey coal plants by over 90 percent and making them some of the cleanest coal stations in the country," Izzo said.

For a complete text of Izzo's remarks to shareholders, go to www.pseg.com

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