Energy

A consequential week across transportation, energy markets, land‑use policy, and regional development. Here is your curated weekly summary of the stories shaping New Jersey and the broader grid transition.

The Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) is now operational, delivering clean hydropower from Hydro-Québec to New York City. The 339-mile transmission line can provide enough renewable electricity to meet up to 20% of the city's annual power needs while strengthening grid reliability during periods of peak demand.

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.