Energy

"...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 Convene Rally at Statehouse to Call for Legislation That Achieves 100% Clean Energy by 2035 Trenton, New Jersey – A...

“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,”

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...

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“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.

“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

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

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

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."

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

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

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.

"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."

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

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.