Economy
Infrastructure Update – Week of June 15, 2026
The infrastructure news doesn’t slow down because it’s summer. Get the TLDR in this edition of Infrastructure Update.
Economy
We’ve Heard This Before: The Reality Behind World Cup Projections
The World Cup is being sold as a massive economic win for New York and New Jersey.
But past events tell a more complicated story.
Big projections. Real public costs. And a gap that isn’t always clear until it’s over.
Before we take the numbers at face value, it’s worth looking at what we’ve learned before.
Energy
Repauno terminal positions South Jersey as growing energy export hub
Repauno Port & Rail Terminal is transforming a former industrial site in Gloucester County into a major energy and logistics hub. With plans to more than triple its LPG storage capacity through two new underground caverns, the Delaware River facility is poised to play an even larger role in domestic and international energy markets.
Data Centers
The race to cool AI: How modern data centers keep from overheating
Not all data centers are cooled the same way. As AI pushes computing power to new heights, operators are rethinking how they keep servers from overheating. This deep dive examines six cooling technologies that are transforming modern data centers.
Data Centers
Infrastructure Update – Week of June 8, 2026
All the regional infrastructure news that’s fit to email. Get the TLDR in this edition of Infrastructure Update.
Data Centers
Infrastructure Update – Week of June 1, 2026
Tunnels, Turnpikes, and NJ Transit - Oh my! This and more in this edition of Infrastructure Update.
Economy
Pre-Memorial Day heat spike highlights need for reliable power
As Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, rising temperatures are putting pressure on the grid in Pennsylvania. Now, two of the Commonwealth’s largest coal-fired power plants, Keystone and Conemaugh, are expected to remain open through 2032 to meet the rising demand.
Economy
Illuminating the road ahead
New technology is set to change how traffic moves around MetLife Stadium.
As New Jersey prepares to host matches for the FIFA World Cup 2026, LiDAR is being deployed to monitor traffic in real time. The result could reshape how the state manages traffic long after the World Cup ends.
Data Centers
The promise and peril of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
AI is reshaping New Jersey’s workforce in real time. As layoffs hit pharma and tech, the state is investing in AI hubs, data centers and workforce training to prepare for what comes next.
Economic Development
Infrastructure Update – Week of May 18, 2026
This Week in Policy, Energy Infrastructure & Transportation
Economy
New York’s 2025 ASCE Infrastructure Report Card
New York’s infrastructure is under heavy strain, from aging roads and bridges to a transit system that moves about 3.4 billion passengers a year across 77 networks. Despite recent investment and major projects like the Hudson River Tunnel and I-81 rebuild, the system continues to face a D+ rating driven by maintenance backlogs and rising costs.
Economy
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.
Economy
Infrastructure Update – Week of May 11, 2026
This Week in Policy, Infrastructure & Energy Markets
Economic Development
Infrastructure Update – Week of May 4, 2026
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.
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.
Economy
Sherrill signs nuclear reform law at Salem, positioning state for clean‑energy renaissance [BINJE]
Governor Mikie Sherrill signed legislation at the Salem Nuclear Power Plant removing a decades-old barrier that effectively blocked new nuclear development. With demand rising and energy costs climbing, state leaders are positioning New Jersey to lead the next generation of clean, carbon-free power.
Data Centers
From Brownfields to Bytes: Data Centers Drive New Life on Polluted Land
No one wanted this polluted site—until AI showed up.
Now it’s set to become a power-hungry data center.
What does that mean for energy, jobs, and the community?
Economy
Historic building collapses in Trenton, demolition now unavoidable [nj.com]
A historic building in Trenton collapsed. Officials say the structure had deteriorated beyond repair, raising broader concerns about aging infrastructure and preservation across New Jersey.