The paid summer internship program places student teams with corporations, organizations and government agencies including New Jersey Manufacturers Insurance, The City of Newark, and Prudential Financial in opportunities to help solve their respective sustainability challenges.

After 34 years with the company, Laurence Downes will retire on Sept. 30, with Steve Westhoven, president and chief operating officer, set to assume the role of president and CEO on Oct. 1.

“The reason why we are at the forefront is because we have to be at the forefront. We are also at the forefront of the damage,” Brian Lipman, litigation manager at the New Jersey Division of Rate Counsel, said during a panel discussion hosted by NJBIZ. “We need to take care of ourselves. If we make our electricity too expensive, then industries are going to move out."

Senior Vice President – Operations and Chief Operating Officer Richard Risoldi left the company effective July 1, prompting the elevation of G. Christian Andreasen, Georgia Simpson and Robert Fullager.

The municipal-owned entity serves about 1,800 customers, most of whom already receive water service from New Jersey American Water.

The Fort Lee-based company involved with the manufacture sale and service of electrical transmission, distribution and on-site power generation equipment is offloading the units to middle-market private equity firm Mill Point Capital.

Debbie Albrecht will serve as vice president and general counsel for the company's Eastern Division and David Mayer as its director of government affairs for New Jersey.

Set to begin roll-out this summer, the company's update is focused on three essential pillars: Suburban Commitment, Suburban Cares and Go Green with Suburban Propane.

"The reason why we are at the forefront is because ... we are also at the forefront of the damage," said panelist Brian Lipman, litigation manager at the New Jersey Division of Rate Counsel.