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New Jersey
Economy
The New Jersey Turnpike was meant to be free. So what happened?
The New Jersey Turnpike was meant to be free. When it opened in the 1950s, tolls were sold as temporary. Drivers would pay until construction bonds were paid off. Then the booths would come down. That never happened. Here’s why.
Transportation
A Brief History of NJ Transit: Part I – Origin Story and Seeds of Doubt
For nearly half a century, NJ Transit has been dogged by a recurring pattern of fiscal instability—short-term fixes, capital-to-operating transfers, mounting debt, and deferred maintenance. How did we get here? Where are we going? Part 1.
Energy
Managing the State’s Surging Energy Demand [NJ Business]
A new study by consulting firm Grid Strategies reports that while peak electricity use is expected to increase between nearly four and six percent over...
Energy
NJ Senate Passes Bill Aimed at Data Center Energy & Water Use [ROI NJ]
The New Jersey Senate has approved a bill to require data center operators to provide energy and water usage reports to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities
Energy
Energy reform bills move forward as lawmakers target costs and capacity [New Jersey Globe]
NJ is taking an all-of-the-above approach to its energy future. A package of bills targeting rising utility costs, grid reliability and energy demand just cleared key committees.
Economy
Understanding the forces behind rising electric bills in New Jersey
Utilities are getting the blame for rising energy costs. But most of your electric bill isn’t set by them. So what’s really driving prices in New Jersey?
Economy
NJ green workforce initiative enters next phase with fresh funding [New Jersey Business Magazine]
NJEDA approved Phase 2 of the Green Workforce Training Grant, a $4 M initiative to fund training programs in the green economy, prioritizing overburdened communities.
Water
Municipal Water Systems Face Infrastructure Cost Dilemma [TapInto]
Add Manasquan to the list of municipal water & sewer authorities that are dealing with upgrading aging water & sewer systems. The borough council...

