Energy
NESE pipeline approved by Tidelands Resource Council
Pipeline expansion to provide price relief and energy resiliency to NYC and Long Island residents and businesses
Energy
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
Energy
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.
Energy
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.
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Energy
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.
Economy
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...
Energy
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...
Economy
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...
Data Centers
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...
Energy
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.”
Energy
New Jersey’s Energy Challenges and the Energy Master Plan – A Critical Examination
New Jersey, the most densely populated state in the union, has diverse energy needs and faces a complex web of challenges in its pursuit...
Energy
Wind targets remain out of reach without massive grid expansion [Wind Power Monthly]
Extensive electricity grid and transmission buildout, along with upgrades, are underway around the world, but nowhere near fast enough to keep up with plans...
Energy
Are NJ lawmakers ready to pump $300M into major electric grid upgrades [NJ Spotlight]
This article from NJ Spotlight discusses New Jersey’s efforts to modernize its aging electric power grid to support the transition to clean energy. The current grid,...
Economy
NJ wants 100% new electric car sales by 2035. We’ll need a lot more chargers, and fast [Asbury Park Press]
This article from the Asbury Park Press makes the following pointsNew Jersey is working to expand its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure to meet...
Energy
It’s hard to build transmission lines in the Northeast, so 8 states are asking the feds for help [WBUR]
This article from WBUR enumerates the challenges of building out the electrical grid:
The Northeast’s electrical transmission system is not robust enough to support the...
Climate Resilience
NJ’s Energy Grid 10 Years After Superstorm Sandy [New Jersey Business]
The 2022 article from New Jersey Business Magazine discusses the aftermath of 2012's Superstorm Sandy and the efforts made by New Jersey's electric utilities to strengthen...