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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.