Energy
Managing the State’s Surging Energy Demand [NJ Business]
A new study by consulting firm Grid Strategies reports that while peak electricity use is expected to increase between nearly four and six percent over the next five years, the expected...
Energy
NJ Senate Passes Bill Aimed at Data Center Energy & Water Use [ROI NJ]
The New Jersey Senate has approved a bill to require data center operators to provide energy and water usage reports to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities
Energy
Energy reform bills move forward as lawmakers target costs and capacity [New Jersey Globe]
NJ is taking an all-of-the-above approach to its energy future. A package of bills targeting rising utility costs, grid reliability and energy demand just cleared key committees.
Economy
Understanding the forces behind rising electric bills in New Jersey
Utilities are getting the blame for rising energy costs. But most of your electric bill isn’t set by them. So what’s really driving prices in New Jersey?
Economy
Energy expenses top concern for small business owners, NFIB reports [ROI-NJ]
Rising energy costs are hitting N.J. small businesses hard, NFIB survey shows.
Energy
Climate law mandates could cost New Yorkers $4,000 in higher energy bills, state analysis shows [City & State]
"Gov. Kathy Hochul suggested on Thursday that the cost of fully complying to the state’s climate law could cost average New Yorkers up to...
Energy
New Jersey explores sunset of fossil fuel power plants [New Jersey Monitor]
"New Jersey lawmakers are exploring a tectonic shift in the state’s energy policy that could phase out nearly all of its fossil fuel power plants in the coming decades and ensure they don’t return without a rewrite of the state constitution.
Energy
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 1
Full-text of Governor Sherrill's executive order on addressing rising energy costs
Energy
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 2
Full-text of Governor Sherrill's executive order on addressing increasing energy demand
Energy
After 3 years without nuclear power, Germany is changing its mind. Why? [Deseret News]
"And while their carbon emissions have dropped at least 32% since 2000, Germany 'simply doesn’t have enough energy-generation capacity,' Merz said."
Economy
PSEG readies electric grid for FIFA World Cup events [BINJE]
PSEG steps up to power the 2026 FIFA World Cup in New York-New Jersey. The World Cup is expected to place unprecedented demand on infrastructure. Reliable electricity will help keep the world’s biggest soccer tournament running smoothly.
Energy
Electric Slide – Energy Issues Facing Governor‑Elect Mikie Sherrill
Governor‑elect Sherrill inherits an energy landscape defined by skyrocketing costs, falling in-state electricity generation, stalled offshore wind, ambitious solar mandates, strained grid reliability, and rising NIMBY sentiment. Her leadership will be tested in balancing affordability with her aggressive clean energy targets.
Energy
Waste to watts: New RNG facility opens in South Jersey
A new renewable natural gas (RNG) facility is officially online in Atlantic County, turning landfill gas into clean, pipeline-ready fuel for homes and businesses. This project marks the first time RNG will directly enter the South Jersey Gas system. A major step forward for clean energy in New Jersey.
Energy
How Much Water and Energy do Data Centers Consume? A New Jersey Bill Demands Answers. [Inside Climate News]
"The debate mirrored a broader balancing act playing out across the country between the promise of AI-fueled development with the great costs to water and energy."
Energy
The Big Problem With Solar Power [Sabine Hossenfelder]
"But according to new analyses, solar isn’t as cheap as we’ve been led to believe. Let’s take a look at the real cost of solar power and other problems with the technology."
Energy
Here’s why massive walls are being built around this Staten Island battery energy storage system [SI Live]
"“What’s being built at the Nelson Ave. site are not retaining walls. They are engineered sound and fire barriers that were reviewed and approved as part of the standard FDNY and DOB permitting process."
Energy
Murphy declares state of emergency amid propane shortage, cold weather [New Jersey Globe]
The measure aims to ensure uninterrupted heating access and safeguard families during the cold weather.
Energy
Op-Ed:Â Hochul must veto the 100-foot rule bill [New York Daily News]
"We agree with the governor that New York needs an all of the above approach to our energy future. We urge her to veto the 100-foot rule bill and continue her support for an affordable and pragmatic energy future for New York State."
Energy
New Jersey Bill Supports Advanced Nuclear Reactors
"The Senate Environment and Energy Committee passed legislation sponsored by Senator John Burzichelli today that would direct the Board of Public Utilities to study the feasibility of developing advanced reactors statewide."