Energy

Hertz-Shargel takes the reins of the NJBPU as the state faces an energy affordability crisis and increasing questions about energy supply and resilience.

How did NJ handle the June/July heatwave?

A bipartisan bill sponsored by Senators Latham Tiver and Bob Smith would allow qualifying renewable energy systems on preserved farmland to provide power or heat to adjacent properties under certain conditions. The legislation passed the Senate unanimously and now heads to the Assembly, where lawmakers will continue debate on the proposal.

Virtual power plants are rapidly scaling nationwide as AI demand surges, and New Jersey plus neighboring states are beginning early steps toward regional VPP adoption.

Governor Hochul and state lawmakers have approved significant changes to the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), including extending emissions reduction timelines, adopting a 100-year emissions accounting standard and requiring future regulations to consider affordability, reliability and economic impacts.

New Nuclear Investment Could Deliver Reliable Energy, Lower Costs, and Thousands of Skilled Jobs As electricity demand continues to rise across the United States, advocates...

Did environmental opposition to nuclear and natural gas inadvertently contribute to NJ’s high electricity prices?

Behind the majesty of Niagara Falls lies a complex energy and transportation system that connects and powers the region.

New Jersey once again turns toward nuclear energy as policymakers confront rising electricity demand, aging infrastructure, and the need for carbon‑free generation. But local environmental groups oppose the Sherrill administration’s openness to next‑generation reactors and state lawmakers advancing new procurement legislation.

Repauno Port & Rail Terminal is transforming a former industrial site in Gloucester County into a major energy and logistics hub. With plans to more than triple its LPG storage capacity through two new underground caverns, the Delaware River facility is poised to play an even larger role in domestic and international energy markets.

All the regional infrastructure news that’s fit to email. Get the TLDR in this edition of Infrastructure Update.

Tunnels, Turnpikes, and NJ Transit - Oh my! This and more in this edition of Infrastructure Update.

A new Fairleigh Dickinson University poll found 76% of respondents favor building new natural gas plants in New Jersey, with support cutting across party lines and demographic groups. The results reflect a broader trend in the poll, with voters prioritizing increased energy generation and lower costs.

This week’s infrastructure update looks at the challenges of growth, grid reliability and infrastructure modernization as energy demands surge across the Northeast.

As Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, rising temperatures are putting pressure on the grid in Pennsylvania. Now, two of the Commonwealth’s largest coal-fired power plants, Keystone and Conemaugh, are expected to remain open through 2032 to meet the rising demand.

These three battery storage projects are at the forefront of NJ’s energy pivot.