Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Energy

Lamont doubles down on natural gas after signing two climate-related bills [CT Mirror]

"...Lamont said that a larger gas supply is necessary to wean the region off its reliance on aging, oil-fired plants that are needed to meet demand in winter months."

Data Centers: New Jersey’s Position in a Booming Market

"For New Jersey, the path forward hinges on addressing its power infrastructure challenges and maintaining its competitive edge through continued investment and innovation. Success will mean not only capturing a share of this high-growth sector but also reaping the economic and jobs benefits that come with it."

Critics Push Back on New York’s New Nuclear Power Plans

Food & Water Watch urged the state to focus on “affordable, job-creating renewable energy — like wind, solar, and energy efficiency — that can deliver results now, not years or decades down the line.”

Big Beautiful Bill Provides An Energy Overhaul: Nuclear, Hydro, and Geothermal Take Center Stage in America’s Power Future

"...the legislation marks a decisive turn in U.S. energy policy. It reflects a growing recognition that technological reliability, not just carbon reduction, must be central to the energy transition."

Climate Advocates and Legislative Leaders Rally at Statehouse to Call for 100% Clean Energy by 2035 Legislation

Climate Advocates and Legislative Leaders Convene Rally at Statehouse to Call for Legislation That Achieves 100% Clean Energy by 2035 Trenton, New Jersey – A...

NEWS RELEASE: Report Says Summer Barbecue Prices Outpace Inflation – Average Price Increases Over 4 Percent

“An increase of slightly more than 4 percent might not seem too hard to absorb, but combine that with a 20 percent increase for the cost of electricity and inflation and the summer forecast looks grim for the average consumer,”

ICF sees 25% load growth by 2030, up to 40% price increase [UtilityDive]

Dive Brief: U.S. electricity demand could grow 25% from 2023 to 2030 and 78% by 2050, driven in the near term by artificial intelligence data...

NJ Cooling Centers

A list of cooling centers throughout the state can be found here:  https://nj211.org/nj-cooling-centers

New York Announces New Nuclear Power Plant

“If we don't increase our capacity over the next decade, we will see rolling blackouts,” Hochul warned during her announcement at the Niagara Power Plant.

2024 PJM Load Forecast Report

“This forecast reflects the accelerated growth that we discussed with our stakeholders throughout 2023, driven by the electrification of multiple sectors combined with consumer demands for technology…It also underscores the need to maintain and develop enough generation resources to serve that growing demand.” Kenneth S. Seiler, Sr. Vice President – Planning, PJM

Environmental Advocates Respond to Atlantic Shores Decision to Vacate its OREC

Trenton, New Jersey – The following is a statement from Ed Potosnak, Executive Director of New Jersey LCV, regarding Atlantic Shores filing to vacate...

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...

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."

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.