Energy
The latest trend in solar is Agrivoltaics? Here’s the five things we need to know before we start building.
Can farmland produce food and electricity at the same time?
Energy
CHPE Brings Canadian Hydropower to NY
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.
Energy
Preserved farmland could generate renewable energy for neighboring properties under bipartisan bill
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.
Energy
Environmental groups oppose Sherrill’s nuclear strategy
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.
Energy
New Jersey’s nuclear legacy and its next chapter
New Jersey’s nuclear story is entering a new era. From Oyster Creek’s historic beginnings to Salem and Hope Creek powering millions of homes today. After decades of limits on new development, the state is once again opening the door to nuclear energy to help meet rising demand and strengthen grid reliability.
Environment
Moss Landing, California’s toxic legacy and what New Jersey must learn
A year after the Moss Landing battery fire, the environmental and human impacts are still unfolding in California. As NJ moves towards similar battery storage at scale, what lessons can be learned from the infamous fire?
Energy
After 3 years without nuclear power, Germany is changing its mind. Why? [Deseret News]
"And while their carbon emissions have dropped at least 32% since 2000, Germany 'simply doesn’t have enough energy-generation capacity,' Merz said."
Energy
Waste to watts: New RNG facility opens in South Jersey
A new renewable natural gas (RNG) facility is officially online in Atlantic County, turning landfill gas into clean, pipeline-ready fuel for homes and businesses. This project marks the first time RNG will directly enter the South Jersey Gas system. A major step forward for clean energy in New Jersey.
Energy
The Big Problem With Solar Power [Sabine Hossenfelder]
"But according to new analyses, solar isn’t as cheap as we’ve been led to believe. Let’s take a look at the real cost of solar power and other problems with the technology."
Energy
California reconsidering 2035 gas car ban [Inside EVs]
This reconsideration highlights the tension between ambitious climate goals and practical implementation, with California’s decision likely to influence national and global EV policy discussions.
Energy
How the US cut climate-changing emissions while its economy more than doubled [The Conversation]
This article underscores that economic growth and emissions reduction can coexist with the right mix of technology, policy, and market forces.
Energy
International Energy Agency Says Renewable Energy Projects to Rise but World Will Keep Relying on Fossil Fuels, Especially Natural Gas [AP]
The world is on track to build more renewable energy projects in a five-year period than it has in the last 40 years, but natural gas will continue to be relied upon.
Data Centers
Data centers turn to commercial aircraft jet engines bolted onto trailers as AI power crunch bites — cast-off turbines generate up to 48 MW...
"...this is the first time they’ve appeared in any meaningful way at data center sites. That speaks volumes about just how tight power supplies in the U.S. have become."