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BPU OKs initiatives to expand clean energy through solar and battery storage

The Board of Public Utilities approved several initiatives to expand solar and battery storage power that included a 3 GW expansion of the state’s Community Solar Energy Program. These items were OK'd in response...

NJ American Water started more than $14M in infrastructure projects in February

New Jersey American Water began over $14 million in infrastructure upgrade projects in February in various towns in New Jersey to replace century-old pipes in some places that are nearing the end of their...

What’s Going On In There? Episode 4: Power Magnetics, Inc.

You’ve driven past buildings like this your whole life. This time, we went inside. In this episode of What’s Going On In There?, we step inside Power Magnetics Inc. in Trenton, New Jersey — where...

Utilities getting power back to customers in wake of massive snow storm

Utilities operating in New Jersey are making progress in restoring service to customers who lost power because of the historic nor’easter that blew through New Jersey Sunday night and Monday during the day that...

NJBPU certifies 2026 electricity auction; JCP&L customers to see 1.6% increase

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities on Feb 12 certified the results of the state’s 25th annual electricity auction for Basic Generation Service (BGS), setting supply rates for most of the state that...

Prism upgrades ON3 power plant at Clifton-Nutley campus with PSE&G support

The 10-megawatt co-hybrid power plant at Prism Capital Partners’ ON3 is set for continued modernization, owing to substantial financial backing from PSE&G. The Newark-based utility company has provided a grant and interest-free loan, and...

Stronger poles, new wire to deliver more reliable power to Monmouth County

FirstEnergy Corp. electric company unit Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) is completing major upgrades to the local power grid in northern Monmouth County. The work is designed to reinforce the electric system and...

N.J. American Water begins 2026 Volunteer Fire and EMS Grant Program

New Jersey American Water announced the opening of its 2026 Volunteer Fire and EMS Grant Program, providing funding for volunteer fire departments and emergency response organizations across its service area. Now in its 16th year,...

NJBPU releases RFI to 4 electric distribution companies as first step to implement Gov....

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) released a request for information (RFI) to the state's four electric distribution companies (EDCs) — Atlantic City Electric, Jersey Central Power & Light, Public Service Electric...

Sherrill energy vision applauded by solar, wind groups, but there is no shortage of...

Mikie Sherrill, the newly sworn in governor of New Jersey, campaigned on lowering energy costs for families and small businesses as part of her overall theme of making New Jersey more affordable. She vowed...

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New Portal Bridge used ahead of schedule as delays impact NJ Transit riders

Train service between Newark and New York was limited Friday, with delays of up to an hour due to overhead wire issues at the...

What an ‘AI-proof’ job entails — and who’s at risk of losing out

The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ February jobs report revealed 92,000 losses in nonfarm sectors. For job seekers, this paints an abysmal picture — a continuation...

AAA: N.J.’s gallon of gas average jumps to $3.53 — 16th-highest in the nation

Voorhees-based AAA reports that the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in New Jersey rose 33 cents over the last week to...

Florham Park law firm Schenck Price adds Moon to firm 

Schenck Price, Smith & King LLP, located in Florham Park, said Elizabeth Moon has joined the firm as a partner in its Labor and...

ICON Real Estate Advisors arranges $7.95M sale of East Orange multifamily property 

ICON Real Estate Advisors has arranged the $7.95 million sale of a 58-unit garden-style multifamily property at 223 Prospect St. in East Orange. ICON represented...