Ocean County to host free utility assistance event in Toms River

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Residents struggling with utility bills will have an opportunity to connect with assistance programs during Ocean County Utility Assistance Day, a free community event scheduled for February 19.…

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The Untold Financial Costs of Wind Energy in NJ: Group Finds Major Issues With Government Promises

TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey nonprofit organization is calling for greater transparency and a more thorough cost-benefit analysis of the proposed Atlantic Shores South Offshore Wind projects, citing concerns about their…

South Jersey Could See 8% Electric Bill Hike if Approved by New Jersey Board of Public Utilities

TRENTON, N.J. — Lawmakers from New Jersey’s 9th Legislative District are calling on the state Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to reject Atlantic City Electric’s proposed 8% rate increase, citing concerns over…

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N.J. expands electric vehicle charging access with new utility requirements

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) announced on Wednesday the adoption of new minimum filing requirements (MFRs) for the state’s investor-owned electric distribution companies (EDCs) to expand…

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New Jersey Solar Energy Plan Expanded to Include Panels Over Farmland

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) approved new regulations on Wednesday to initiate its Dual-Use Agrivoltaics Pilot Program, a state-led initiative to integrate solar energy production on…

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New coalition of municipalities opposes New Jersey’s offshore wind projects

LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A coalition of more than 40 municipalities and organizations across New Jersey has formed to oppose the state’s large-scale offshore wind energy projects, citing concerns over rising…

New Jersey Takes First Step Toward Banning More Gas Powered Landscaping Equipment

Gas powered leaf blowers, lawnmowers, edgers, and other tools are on the chopping block in New Jersey, but one bill introduced this week seeks to get the state going in that direction…

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New Jersey’s Wind Farm Future Hits More Road Blocks with Supply Chain and Safety Issues

The Leading Light Wind offshore wind project, planned for development off the coast of Long Beach Island, NJ, has hit a snag. The project, managed by Invenergy and energyRe, has faced difficulties…

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New Jersey Residents Struggle with Record Breaking Energy Bills As Murphy Continues to Promise Zero Emission Wonderland

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey residents are grappling with steep increases in their energy bills following a series of rate hikes approved by the state’s Board of Public Utilities (BPU). The board…

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American Water Raises Rates for New Jersey Customers

CAMDEN, N.J. – The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has approved new water and wastewater rates for New Jersey American Water, following a settlement with the N.J. Division of Rate…

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Governor Murphy Unveils New Solar Energy Website to Aid Municipalities and Developers

TRENTON, N.J. – Governor Phil Murphy on Wednesday announced the launch of a new website aimed at helping municipalities and developers navigate solar energy projects on landfills and other unusable land. The…

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New Jersey’s offshore wind future on unstable ground after latest delay request

New Jersey’s latest clean-energy endeavor, an offshore wind farm off Long Beach Island led by Leading Light Wind, has hit a significant roadblock. The ambitious project, which aims to help the state…

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New Jersey’s Electric Bills Have Doubled As Gov Continues Support of Flailing Wind Power Agenda

If you thought summer in New Jersey was just about beach trips and backyard barbecues, think again. This year, it’s also about the jaw-dropping energy bills that have residents shaking their heads…

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Opposition to New Jersey Offshore Wind Farm Hosts Hearing as Contract Awards Near

MANASQUAN, N.J. — A grassroots group of Monmouth County residents is organizing a community meeting on Monday to oppose a proposed offshore wind transmission project that they claim poses significant risks to…

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New Jersey Accelerates Offshore Wind Schedule Amid Nantucket Wind Farm Incident

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) have announced the acceleration of the state’s offshore wind solicitation schedule, advancing the start of…

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Phil Murphy’s New Jersey Gas Car Ban Hits Road Block as Sales Down Significantly in 2024

TRENTON, NJ—By the end of the year, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy expects 330,000 electric vehicles to be on the Garden State’s roads. Things were going well until this year, and that…

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Phone and Internet Providers in New Jersey Could be Forced to Issue Refunds for Service Outages

Trenton, NJ – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Legislature mandates telecommunications companies to provide prorated refunds for service outages exceeding 72 hours. Sponsored by Assemblyman Wayne P. DeAngelo (District…

New Jersey Loses $175 Million in Failed Murphy Offshore Wind Energy Project Settlement

TRENTON, NJ—New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced that the state has secured a $125 million settlement from Danish energy company Ørsted. This agreement comes after Ørsted decided to halt development on the…

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After Rough Start at the Jersey Shore, Murphy Calls for More Wind Turbines

TOMS RIVER, NJ – While Governor Phil Murphy spent his weekend from the safe and secure confines of his mansion at Island Beach State Park, he apparently hasn’t seen the real problems…

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New Jersey Senate Bill to End Offshore Wind Project Charges to Ratepayers

TRENTON, NJ — A new bill introduced on Wednesday aims to prohibit the collection of certain costs associated with offshore wind projects from New Jersey ratepayers. Senator Holly T. Schepisi of District…

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Ocean County to host free utility assistance event in Toms River

The Untold Financial Costs of Wind Energy in NJ: Group Finds Major Issues With Government Promises

South Jersey Could See 8% Electric Bill Hike if Approved by New Jersey Board of Public Utilities

N.J. expands electric vehicle charging access with new utility requirements

New Jersey Solar Energy Plan Expanded to Include Panels Over Farmland

New coalition of municipalities opposes New Jersey’s offshore wind projects

New Jersey Takes First Step Toward Banning More Gas Powered Landscaping Equipment

New Jersey’s Wind Farm Future Hits More Road Blocks with Supply Chain and Safety Issues

New Jersey Residents Struggle with Record Breaking Energy Bills As Murphy Continues to Promise Zero Emission Wonderland

American Water Raises Rates for New Jersey Customers

Governor Murphy Unveils New Solar Energy Website to Aid Municipalities and Developers

New Jersey’s offshore wind future on unstable ground after latest delay request

New Jersey’s Electric Bills Have Doubled As Gov Continues Support of Flailing Wind Power Agenda

Opposition to New Jersey Offshore Wind Farm Hosts Hearing as Contract Awards Near

New Jersey Accelerates Offshore Wind Schedule Amid Nantucket Wind Farm Incident

Phil Murphy’s New Jersey Gas Car Ban Hits Road Block as Sales Down Significantly in 2024

Phone and Internet Providers in New Jersey Could be Forced to Issue Refunds for Service Outages

New Jersey Loses $175 Million in Failed Murphy Offshore Wind Energy Project Settlement

After Rough Start at the Jersey Shore, Murphy Calls for More Wind Turbines

New Jersey Senate Bill to End Offshore Wind Project Charges to Ratepayers

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