Affordability

Governor Mikie Sherrill has signed the Power NJ Act, launching New Jersey's process to procure at least 1,100 megawatts of new nuclear generation. The bipartisan legislation includes safeguards to protect ratepayers while expanding reliable, around-the-clock energy generation to meet New Jersey's growing electricity 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.

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...

New Jersey has officially adopted updated worker classification regulations aimed at strengthening fairness, clarity, and accountability for employers and workers alike. Industry leaders say responsible contractors should not be undercut by companies that misclassify workers to avoid labor standards and obligations. The new rules take effect October 1, 2026.

The World Cup is being sold as a massive economic win for New York and New Jersey. But past events tell a more complicated story. Big projections. Real public costs. And a gap that isn’t always clear until it’s over. Before we take the numbers at face value, it’s worth looking at what we’ve learned before.

A new Fairleigh Dickinson University poll found 76% of respondents favor building new natural gas plants in New Jersey, with support cutting across party lines and demographic groups. The results reflect a broader trend in the poll, with voters prioritizing increased energy generation and lower costs.

SEQRA, once a pioneering environmental law, is now at the center of a debate about how the state can address its housing crisis and build for the future while protecting the environment.

Governor Mikie Sherrill signed legislation at the Salem Nuclear Power Plant removing a decades-old barrier that effectively blocked new nuclear development. With demand rising and energy costs climbing, state leaders are positioning New Jersey to lead the next generation of clean, carbon-free power.