Energy

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

In response to the US Senate voting to repeal California’s electric car and electric truck mandates, which ends New Jersey’s EV mandates, Eric DeGesero,...

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.

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.

"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...

"...But what was presented at the meeting by consultant Energy+Environmental Economics (E3) was not a complete draft, but instead a short slide presentation titled, 'Executive Summary DRAFT'"