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PSEG encourages Governor-elect Sherrill to prioritize in-state power generation [NorthJersey.com]
"If we want a reliable, affordable, and secure energy future that truly puts New Jersey first, we need to plan and build it here, and we need to start now. PSEG is ready to do its part." - Ralph LaRossa, PSEG chair, president, and CEO
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As California’s Emissions Rules Faces Court Battles, States Scramble To Save Their Climate Goals
Court battles over California’s emissions standards could shape the next phase of U.S. climate policy as states test new paths toward cleaner transportation.Â
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U.S. State Leaders Hustle to Fast Track Solar and Wind Projects Before Federal Credits Expire
"For renewable energy developments, the tax credits have brought project costs down 30-50%, said Mike O’Boyle, acting policy team director with Energy Innovation, a nonpartisan climate and energy think tank."
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NJ has new regulations to protect against flooding — but Hollywood gets a pass [New Jersey Monitor]
"The Netflix exemption is one of those rare times when New Jersey’s progressive activists and business leaders are on the same side, if for different reasons."
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Con Edison proposes double-digit rate hikes to fund clean energy and infrastructure upgrades [AM NY]
"The utility said more customers are switching to heat pumps and electric vehicles in alignment with New York State’s climate laws, and the proposed investments will ensure the grid is prepared for this transition."
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New York’s Energy Future: Can We Get There From Here?
As New York forges ahead with the Climate Act, many questions remain unanswered. How much will it cost? Will there be enough? Will it be reliable?
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LEGOLAND NY – An Economic and Infrastructure Success Story In a Region That Sorely Needs Them
"The quiet hero in this story is infrastructure. LEGOLAND NY could not exist and could not thrive unless adjacent roads were updated to accommodate the influx of up to 2,000,000 visitors a year."
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Fenwick Island Bridge Replacement Project Delayed [WBOC]
"According to DelDOT, a delay with the National Environmental Policy Act process due to tidal and navigation issues caused the project’s expected completion date to be pushed back. The bridge’s replacement was initially planned for Spring 2025, but is now expected to commence in early 2026."
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How do you know if your town has lead service lines? Problem pipes are all over N.J. [NJ.com]
From NJ.com:
"...non-profit New Jersey Future, an advocacy and research group that promotes smarter land use and growth policies, estimated the Garden State needs roughly $2.8...