New study highlights project labor agreements as tool for New Jersey public construction

New research is taking a fresh look at project labor agreements — and what they can mean for cost, efficiency and workforce availability on New Jersey public construction projects.

N.J. zoning ruling could create another hurdle for needed housing

New Jersey says it needs more housing. The state Supreme Court just made it easier for towns to say no.

The water workforce gap

New Jersey is investing billions of dollars in cleaner, more reliable water systems. But replacing pipes and upgrading treatment plants will not be enough if utilities cannot find the people needed to operate them.

New study highlights project labor agreements as tool for New Jersey public construction

New research is taking a fresh look at project labor agreements — and what they can mean for cost, efficiency and workforce availability on New Jersey public construction projects.

N.J. zoning ruling could create another hurdle for needed housing

New Jersey says it needs more housing. The state Supreme Court just made it easier for towns to say no.

10 largest renewable power plants in New Jersey

Renewable power plants provide ~10% of the state’s electricity. Where are they?

Governor Sherrill Signs Power NJ Act, Launching Process for New Nuclear Energy Development

Governor Mikie Sherrill has signed the Power NJ Act, launching New Jersey's process to procure at least 1,100 megawatts of new nuclear generation. The bipartisan legislation includes safeguards to protect ratepayers while expanding reliable, around-the-clock energy generation to meet New Jersey's growing electricity demand.

What’s happening at the Cornell-Dubliner Superfund site in South Plainfield?

Cleaning up a Superfund site involves much more than removing contaminated soil. At the former Cornell-Dubilier Electronics facility in South Plainfield, decades of industrial activity contaminated buildings, groundwater, nearby properties and Bound Brook. The cleanup has required demolition, excavation, thermal treatment, groundwater extraction and years of monitoring. This deep dive examines how Superfund sites are investigated, how cleanup methods are selected, who pays for the work and why protecting a community can take decades.

CHPE Brings Canadian Hydropower to NY

The Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) is now operational, delivering clean hydropower from Hydro-Québec to New York City. The 339-mile transmission line can provide enough renewable electricity to meet up to 20% of the city's annual power needs while strengthening grid reliability during periods of peak demand.

New Jersey’s Aviation Legacy

Within just a few dozen miles, millions of passengers move through the state's airports every year, connecting the New York and Philadelphia metropolitan region to cities across the United...

Infrastructure Update – Week of August 3, 2026

A consequential week across transportation, energy markets, land‑use policy, and regional development. Here is your curated weekly summary of the stories shaping New Jersey and the broader grid transition.

The water workforce gap

New Jersey is investing billions of dollars in cleaner, more reliable water systems. But replacing pipes and upgrading treatment plants will not be enough if utilities cannot find the people needed to operate them.

The rise of bottled water is really a story about infrastructure

Safe drinking water is one of the greatest public health and engineering achievements in American history. Yet millions of Americans reach for a bottle instead of the tap. As utilities invest billions to modernize drinking water systems, the story behind America's favorite packaged beverage offers a new perspective on the infrastructure most people rarely see.

How Philadelphia turns Delaware and Schuylkill River water into tap water

Before water reaches a Philly faucet, it passes through a closely controlled sequence of settling, chemical treatment, filtration, disinfection and testing. The city’s three treatment plants process more than 300 million gallons on an average day, drawing from the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers before sending finished water through approximately 3,100 miles of mains.

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