Economy

New Jersey Voters Prioritize Affordability, Reliability Over Climate in Energy Debate, New Survey Reveals

With a gubernatorial election on the horizon, a new survey of New Jersey voters reveals that economic concerns and the cost of living are...

DeGesero: US Senate Vote to Repeal EV Car and Truck Mandates a Win for NJ Consumers

In response to the US Senate voting to repeal California’s electric car and electric truck mandates, which ends New Jersey’s EV mandates, Eric DeGesero,...

The Smart Bet: Natural Gas for AI [National Interest]

After many years of relatively flat demand, the U.S. power system is witnessing significant growth. There is no doubt that the AI revolution is a big part of that paradigm change and excitement, but not all energy sources are equally suited to the task and timelines."

How New Jersey Landed Netflix [Hollywood Reporter]

"The gigantic renovation project, in which Netflix will turn a long-abandoned U.S. Army base into a dozen soundstages, a backlot, state-of-the-art post-production facilities, general office space and basically 500,000 square feet of all things Netflix"

Construction Industry Association Shines Light On Safety For Safety Day

Recognizing that in 2023, 1,075 construction professionals died while working on the job, the Associated Construction Contractors of New Jersey (ACCNJ),  and their members participated in Safety Day 2025. The goal of safety day is to refocus the attention of those workers on the key elements of staying safe while on the job.

New Jersey Energy Grid Developments During the Murphy Administration

Managing growing electricity demand while transitioning the generation mix presents a complex balancing act.

10,000s jobs, billions in economic benefit – Regional Plan Association studies the Gateway Program

"The benefits of the program, including job creation, increased economic output, reduced congestion and pollution, and improved travel times, far outweigh the costs"

This Railroad Could Cripple America’s Economy [The B1M]

Fantastic documentary on the Northeast Corridor, including the Gateway Project. Grab some popcorn!

ELEC825 files OPRA lawsuit against NJ Board of Public Utilities

The lawsuit alleges that the NJBPU deliberately refused to comply with transparency obligations under New Jersey's Open Public Records Act (OPRA).

The “Energy Transition” Won’t Happen [City Journal]

"There’s a full-on race in the tech industry, and in tech-centric investment communities, to spend billions of dollars on new AI-infused infrastructures. The furious pace of expanding manufacturing to produce AI-capable silicon chips and simultaneously building massive, AI-infused datacenters is shattering the illusion that a digital economy enables a decoupling of economic growth from rising energy use."

New Jersey’s 2025 ASCE Infrastructure Report Card

The national grade for infrastructure improved from C- in 2021 to C in 2025. Nearly half of the assessed categories saw grade increases, with ports receiving the highest grade (B) and stormwater and transit rated lowest (D). For the first time since 1998, no category received a D- grade.

Trenton City Council President guest oped: Rising Energy Costs Hurts Communities of Color [The Trentonian]

"In a recent op-ed, Trenton City Council President Yazminelly Gonzalez addresses the rising energy costs and their disproportionate impact on communities of color. Drawing...

NJ’s pending electric rate increase sparks finger-pointing [NJ Spotlight]

"The board said because of the auction’s outcome, electric bills for most customers serviced by the state’s four large companies will jump on an...

BRILLIANT MINUTES: AI’s energy needs [WBAY TV-2]

AI is going to change the way that we live, work, and play much like the smartphone and personal computer did. Maybe even more. There's...

Unlocking South Jersey’s Economic Potential Through Infrastructure

Several key infrastructure initiatives in South Jersey are expected to bring solutions to longstanding issues  and spur job growth and economic activity in the...

DEP’s land use rules, as proposed, will stand in the way of Gov. Murphy’s affordable housing goals [ROI-NJ Op-Ed]

Op-Ed:"The cities of Jersey City, Asbury Park, Atlantic City and Camden – just as a small sample – are obligated to provide a combined...