About BPU

Joseph Coviello was nominated to the NJ Board of Public Utilities by Governor Murphy and confirmed by the New Jersey State Senate in January 2026.

 

Prior to his nomination, Commissioner Coviello served as Deputy Executive Director of the Jersey City Municipal Utilities Authority (JCMUA), bringing extensive operational and infrastructure management expertise to the Board. In this role, he helped oversee one of New Jersey’s largest public utility systems, managing water and sewer services for nearly 300,000 Jersey City residents.

 

At the JCMUA, Commissioner Coviello was responsible for day-to-day operations, long-term capital infrastructure planning and budgeting, and the administration of major contracts and regulatory compliance programs. He previously served as Acting Executive Director, during which he championed key initiatives, including Jersey City’s green infrastructure incentive program, lead service line replacement program and advanced water meter modernization projects. His career at the JCMUA also includes earlier service as Director of Public Affairs, reflecting more than a decade of dedication and service to the public.

 

Commissioner Coviello earned a Bachelor of Arts from Upsala College in East Orange, NJ.