Staff
Drinking Water
PFAS and the struggle for clean water: How “forever chemicals” became a defining infrastructure challenge
A new kind of water crisis has been unfolding, driven not by visible pollution or failing pipes, but by PFAS, the so-called “forever chemicals” found in drinking water across the state. While federal standards lagged for years, New Jersey moved early, building its own testing programs and enforcing strict limits. Read more on how New Jersey became a national leader in the fight against PFAS.
Energy
PJM publishes report detailing transmission forecasts, megawatt usage for N.J. and region [ROI-NJ]
"As to the overall PJM region, accelerated retirements of generators that provide necessary attributes needed to maintain reliability are outpacing the addition of new, mainly inverter-based resources. The retirements are driven by unit age and environmental public policy."
Energy
NESE pipeline approved by Tidelands Resource Council
Pipeline expansion to provide price relief and energy resiliency to NYC and Long Island residents and businesses
Energy
Morris Township Sued Over Natural Gas Ban [TAPinto Morristown]
"The U.S. alleges that Morris Township’s ordinance interferes with federal authority by restricting the use of appliances that are otherwise permitted under national standards, and by creating what it describes as a patchwork of local regulations affecting energy policy."
Economic Development
Infrastructure Update – Week of May 4, 2026: the tunnels, tech, and tensions shaping the region
Welcome to the first infrastructure update, a weekly newsletter highlighting infrastructure news in New Jersey and neighboring states.
Economy
Faces of Infrastructure: Garrett Eucalitto
Meet Garrett Eucalitto, the force behind Connecticut’s infrastructure push. From roads to rail, it’s about delivering real projects, and the skilled workforce making it happen.
Public Transit
World Cup to close Penn Station for everyday commuters ahead of matches [nj.com]
Proposed World Cup security plans would restrict access at New York Penn Station for NJ Transit commuters on match days, creating major disruptions during peak travel periods. Critics argue the changes put commuters last in an already strained transit system.
Economy
New York’s State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) at the crossroads: SEQRA’s impact on housing and infrastructure, and the debate over reform
SEQRA, once a pioneering environmental law, is now at the center of a debate about how the state can address its housing crisis and build for the future while protecting the environment.
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