Community Community Advisory Boards history and Purpose The Community Advisory Boards (CABs) were established as part of the Attentive Energy Two (AE2) offshore wind project to foster local engagement, support workforce development, and ensure community voices are integrated into the project’s development. The CABs represent a diverse coalition of local institutions across New Jersey, particularly in Gloucester, Salem, and Union Counties. Member Organizations Paulsboro and Salem (Gloucester and Salem Counties): Paulsboro School District Stand Up for Salem Boys & Girls Club of Gloucester County Gateway Community Action Partnership Anchor Leadership Solutions LLC Elizabeth (Union County): American Dreamers Elizabeth Coalition to House the Homeless Urban League of Union County Greater Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce Elizabeth Development Company Recent Activities In early 2025, Attentive Energy disbursed grants to CAB members to support community development, workforce, and sustainability efforts. The CABs are actively collaborating with Attentive Energy to identify local priorities, deliver educational programming, and administer these microgrants aimed at expanding access to the offshore wind industry. Spotlight on CAB Member: American Dreamers Hosts a Summer Youth Program in Newark on Renewable Energy and Sustainability In July, Attentive Energy joined 30+ youth from the Newark area participating in a summer workshop led by American Dreamers. The participants engaged in a “Find the Power! Scavenger Hunt” as well as an offshore wind 101 session with virtual reality activities introducing them to offshore wind jobs. These activities are supported in part by a grant from Attentive Energy and were led by AE team members. American Dreamers mission is to empower communities to improve their finances, rebuild communities, and foster generational wealth. Spotlight on CAB Member: Elizabeth Coalition to House the Homeless Hosts a Youth Science Fair In May, Attentive Energy joined CAB member Elizabeth Coalition to House the Homeless for their first science fair. This event was supported in part by a grant from Attentive Energy. Twelve students presented on topics including wind energy, the water cycle, hurricanes and tornadoes, and earthquakes and erosion. Attentive Energy judges had a very hard timing ranking the winners! Spotlight on CAB Member: Gateway Community Action Partnership Hosts a Mini Farmers Market This June, student members of Gateway Community Action Partnership Youth Council and Summer Camp hosted a mini farmers market at the Paulsboro Juneteenth Celebration event where residents were able to pick fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs and plants. Most of the items were grown from Gateway’s collaborative efforts with the Paulsboro Senior Center, Boys and Girls Club, and the Loudenslager Elementary School Community Garden. This event provided tomato, bell pepper, cucumber, eggplant, melon plants available for the community to take helping to feed residents of the South Jersey community. Attentive Energy is proud to be a supporter of Gateway Community Action Partnership’s sustainability programs this summer.
