Virtual power plants surge as AI demand reshapes the energy grid

Virtual power plants are rapidly scaling nationwide as AI demand surges, and New Jersey plus neighboring states are beginning early steps toward regional VPP adoption.

Infrastructure Update – week of July 20, 2026

World cup post-mortem, the economics of recycling EV batteries, the state of the business environment, Gateway Program updates

Inside the redesign of Penn Station [NY1/Spectrum News]

A new NY Penn Station is coming! A new NY Penn Station is coming

Infrastructure Update – week of July 20, 2026

World cup post-mortem, the economics of recycling EV batteries, the state of the business environment, Gateway Program updates

New Jersey’s big fight with FIFA [Half as Interesting]

New Jersey has spent a lot of money hosting the World Cup. Are we getting our money’s worth?

Virtual power plants surge as AI demand reshapes the energy grid

Virtual power plants are rapidly scaling nationwide as AI demand surges, and New Jersey plus neighboring states are beginning early steps toward regional VPP adoption.

Hochul signs major reforms to New York Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) law

Governor Hochul and state lawmakers have approved significant changes to the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), including extending emissions reduction timelines, adopting a 100-year emissions accounting standard and requiring future regulations to consider affordability, reliability and economic impacts.

Satellite images show massive Atlantic seaweed belt reaches record size

New satellite imagery shows the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt has grown to nearly 5,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean. While the floating seaweed supports marine life in the open ocean, massive blooms washing ashore can impact coastal ecosystems, tourism, and local economies. Scientists continue studying the environmental factors driving its expansion.

Raw Sewage in the streets – New Jersey’s dirty little secret

When heavy rain hits cities like Newark, Jersey City and Camden, it can overwhelm century-old sewer systems and send a mixture of stormwater and untreated sewage into nearby waterways. New Jersey has combined sewer overflow (CSO) outfalls across 21 municipalities, discharging an estimated 23 billion gallons of sewage and stormwater each year.

Inside the redesign of Penn Station [NY1/Spectrum News]

A new NY Penn Station is coming! A new NY Penn Station is coming

World Cup – crossed fingers and missed opportunities

We’re all holding our breath, hoping that nothing goes wrong. It doesn’t have to be this way.

Raw Sewage in the streets – New Jersey’s dirty little secret

When heavy rain hits cities like Newark, Jersey City and Camden, it can overwhelm century-old sewer systems and send a mixture of stormwater and untreated sewage into nearby waterways. New Jersey has combined sewer overflow (CSO) outfalls across 21 municipalities, discharging an estimated 23 billion gallons of sewage and stormwater each year.

How safe is your drinking water?

PFAS have been found in the bodies of an estimated 97 percent of Americans, with research linking exposure to potential health risks. Residents can use NJ’s PFAS mapping tool to check local water quality and take steps to limit exposure.

The cost of inaction: how water main breaks disrupt local economies

More than water is wasted when a water main breaks. Businesses lose revenue, treated water goes to waste, and emergency repairs cost more. Here’s a breakdown of the real economic impact of deferred maintenance.

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