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PSE&G’s 2.3M smart utility meters will be great for efficiency — here’s why there...

There was only one downside to the news last week that the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities had approved a program by Public Service Electric & Gas to install 2.3 million smart meters...

Coming utility bill problem will impact (as in, raise bills for) everyone

For years, residents who have struggled to pay their utility bills have turned to the state’s low-income heating and electric assistance program, known as LIHEAP. Considering the COVID-19 pandemic has led to widespread economic suffering,...

Atlantic Shores, six unions sign agreement to use train and hire N.J. union workers...

The offshore wind industry in New Jersey is strengthening its connection and partnership with union labor. On Thursday, Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind — the 50-50 joint venture between EDF Renewables North America and Shell New...

Anbaric says its offshore wind transmission projects will define new era for industry

Anbaric Development Partners submitted a portfolio proposal of 19 projects it said will define a new era for the offshore wind industry to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities and PJM Interconnection on Friday. The proposal is in...

Water works: Why NJAW’s new president feels utility can drive economy

Mark McDonough, the new president of New Jersey American Water, is thrilled the Camden-based utility serves approximately one in three residents in the state — a percentage of penetration that is higher than the...

Izzo from COP26: ‘There is clear momentum internationally to do more’

Public Service Enterprise Group Chairman and CEO Ralph Izzo, long a thought leader on climate change and taking action to fight it, is pleased at what he is seeing at the global Convention of...

All-in on electric ambulances: Yes, they are coming to N.J.

For Paterson Fire Chief Brian McDermott, the desire — and the determination — to introduce more electric vehicles to the city’s emergency service fleet came into focus when he did a minute-by-minute examination of...

Hanemann to become president of PSE&G — is 1st woman to lead state’s largest...

Kim Hanemann will take over as president of Public Service Electric & Gas on June 30, becoming the first women to run the state’s largest utility in its 118-year history, the company announced Monday...

Solar farm in Warren County is sold for $3.5M

Cushman & Wakefield has arranged the sale of the I-78 Solar Farm in Warren County for $3.5 million, the firm said in a statement. The 10-megawatt solar farm, installed and operated by NJR Clean Energy...

How BPU just increased N.J.’s ability to become wind-power superpower

When Gov. Phil Murphy announced in February his ambitious plan of having 7,500 megawatts of offshore wind energy by 2035, he talked of all of the benefits it would bring to the state. Murphy didn’t...

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First track on new Portal North Bridge to enter service March 16

NJ Transit and Amtrak said the first track on the new Portal North Bridge in Kearny will begin carrying passenger trains Monday, March 16,...

JLL leases over 10K square feet in deals at Bedminster shopping center

JLL said Wednesday that it has leased 10,620 square feet of retail space at The Hills Village Center, a 101,453-square-foot shopping center anchored by Kings Food Market in Bedminster.  JLL...

NJM Insurance Group welcomes Joseph Colalillo to Board of Directors

Joseph S. Colalillo, president of ShopRite of Hunterdon County, has been elected to the board of directors of NJM Insurance Group.  Colalillo brings decades of experience in retail...

Appeals court says Trump administration must continue Hudson Tunnel payments

The Trump administration has lost another round in court Wednesday over funding for the Hudson Tunnel project, with a federal appeals court turning aside...

PJM appoints Haque and O’Hara to EVP roles

PJM Interconnection Interim President and CEO David E. Mills announced two executive appointments, which will be effective March 18, 2026.  Asim Haque will be promoted from senior vice president,...