Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Energy

New Jersey Energy Grid Developments During the Murphy Administration

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

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).

A Brief Timeline of Electricity Capacity Shortage Warnings from PJM

PJM, the Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) that manages the delivery of electricity to New Jersey and other states, has been warning about issues related to renewable energy policies in the states in which it operates since at least 2020.

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."

Understanding New Jersey’s Natural Gas Infrastructure

What provides 49% of New Jersey's electricity and heats 70% of homes? Natural gas. Learn about the energy infrastructure that powers the Garden State. https://youtu.be/PdDxsrvAbmo

Who is PJM and what do they do? A primer.

Data centers, electric vehicles, and industrial electrification are driving projections of 4.5% annual load growth in PJM territory - a dramatic increase that will require new generation and transmission investments. This comes as the industry struggles with supply chain delays and workforce shortages.

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...

NJBPU’s 2024 EMP is MIA

"...But what was presented at the meeting by consultant Energy+Environmental Economics (E3) was not a complete draft, but instead a short slide presentation titled, 'Executive Summary DRAFT'"

The power behind the switch

Imagine flipping a switch and instantly lighting up a room. What is actually happening behind the switch? This video explains the basics of electrical...

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...

The Troubled Energy Transition: How to Find a Pragmatic Path Forward [Foreign Affairs]

“Part of the problem is sheer cost: many trillions of dollars, with great uncertainty as to who is to pay it. Part of the problem is the failure to appreciate that climate goals do not exist in a vacuum. They coexist with other objectives—from GDP growth and economic development to energy security and reducing local pollution—and are complicated by rising global tensions, both East-West and North-South.”

Five Infrastructure Challenges the Next Governor of New Jersey Will Face

New Jersey will elect a new governor in 2025. They will need to address the state of the state’s infrastructure, balancing competing interests and budgets. Here are five questions that could spark some meaningful discussions with gubernatorial candidates about New Jersey's infrastructure, transportation, water, and energy.

Moss Landing Battery Storage Facility Fire: Renewable Energy’s Three Mile Island?

The Moss Landing fire has been described as a 'wake-up call' for the battery storage industry. Local officials are calling for a comprehensive independent investigation to determine the cause of the fire and develop improved safety measures.

Winter Blues: Massachusetts and New York struggle to stay warm, burn more oil than ever with gas pipelines stalled

But neighboring states New York and Massachusetts are facing energy challenges as this cold spell persists…

State of Energy in New Jersey and the PJM Grid

Some basic facts about the PJM grid, New Jersey energy production and usage, and energy demand from AI and data centers that will play an increasing role in our economy.

Powering New Jersey’s Ambitious AI Push

Growth, Jobs, and Energy The data center industry is a massive and rapidly growing sector, valued at over $95 billion in 2023 in the U.S....

Code Blue Alert issued for all 21 counties in New Jersey amid freezing temperatures [News 12]

"A Code Blue alert has been issued for all 21 counties in New Jersey, effective through most of the week and into next week...

NERC: Plant Closures, Surging Demand Pose Risk to Grid Over the Next Decade

"Over half of North America is at risk of energy shortfalls in the next 10 years amid surging electricity demand and thermal plant retirements, according to a new report from the North American Electric Reliability Corp."