Energy
Energy news covering, energy affordability, grid reliability, solar, nuclear, wind, natural gas, PJM transmission planning, battery storage development, and major regional energy investments involving NJDEP, NYSERDA, PJM, FERC, EPA, and state utility regulators shaping the region’s evolving energy landscape.
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...
Energy
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.”
Business
Con Edison proposes double-digit rate hikes to fund clean energy and infrastructure upgrades [AM NY]
"The utility said more customers are switching to heat pumps and electric vehicles in alignment with New York State’s climate laws, and the proposed investments will ensure the grid is prepared for this transition."
Business
New York’s Energy Future: Can We Get There From Here?
As New York forges ahead with the Climate Act, many questions remain unanswered. How much will it cost? Will there be enough? Will it be reliable?
Energy
Five Infrastructure Challenges the Next Governor of New Jersey Will Face
New Jersey will elect a new governor in 2025. They will need to address the state of the state’s infrastructure, balancing competing interests and budgets. Here are five questions that could spark some meaningful discussions with gubernatorial candidates about New Jersey's infrastructure, transportation, water, and energy.
Energy
Moss Landing Battery Storage Facility Fire: Renewable Energy’s Three Mile Island?
The Moss Landing fire has been described as a 'wake-up call' for the battery storage industry. Local officials are calling for a comprehensive independent investigation to determine the cause of the fire and develop improved safety measures.
Energy
Winter Blues: Massachusetts and New York struggle to stay warm, burn more oil than ever with gas pipelines stalled
But neighboring states New York and Massachusetts are facing energy challenges as this cold spell persists…
Energy
State of Energy in New Jersey and the PJM Grid
Some basic facts about the PJM grid, New Jersey energy production and usage, and energy demand from AI and data centers that will play an increasing role in our economy.


