New Jersey American Water Adds to Clean Energy Program With Two Compressed Natural Gas Vehicles

CHERRY HILL, N.J., Nov. 6, 2006 -- New Jersey American Water, winner of the 2006 Clean Energy Business Leader award, is again displaying its commitment to clean energy. The company has recently purchased two Honda Civic GX natural Gas Vehicles. The vehicles are recognized by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as the cleanest internal-combustion vehicle available on the market. These cars use compressed natural gas, resulting in remarkable fuel-cost savings. The vehicles also help decrease the world's dependence on oil. The two cars will be located at the Netherwood Operating Center, and are fueled by the same gas-lines found in most American homes. Purchased through a dealership in Princeton, the cars add another dimension to New Jersey American Water's clean energy and energy conservation program.

In 2005, New Jersey American Water took the initiative to have a 500- kilowatt ground-mounted solar energy system installed at the Canal Road Water Treatment Plant in Somerset, N.J. The system includes more than 2,800 solar panels from RWE SCHOTT Solar. The solar panels currently supplement 15% of the peak usage power needed to run the plant with solar energy. During peak production periods, the electricity produced by the solar system would be enough to meet the average electricity demand of more than 500 N.J. homes.

New Jersey American Water is the state's largest water utility serving over two million people in 176 communities throughout the state. New Jersey American Water is a wholly-owned subsidiary of American Water, the largest and most geographically diversified provider of water services in North America. Headquartered in Voorhees, NJ, American Water employs approximately 7,000 dedicated people who serve over 18 million in 29 states and 3 Canadian provinces. More information can be found by visiting www.amwater.com.