NJ American Water grants $40K to five organizations
The Camden-based utility's Environmental Grant Program funds initiatives that improve, restore or protect the watersheds, surface water and groundwater supplies in local communities.
Ocean Wind 1 moves closer to construction start
According to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, if all wind turbine generators are approved for installation, the estimated capacity range will be capable of powering up to 504,000 homes each year.
Atlantic Shores offshore wind project takes next step forward
Marking a crucial point in the federal review process, the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management released the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind South Project.
Offshore wind moves forward amid calls for marine life studies
The sector is taking shape every day in New Jersey while some continue to press for a pause in activity to learn more about whether any of the work is connected to whale and dolphin deaths along the state’s beaches.
Search underway for new Middlesex Water CEO
Dennis Doll, the longtime leader of the Iselin-based utility company, announced he will retire by the end of the year.
‘First-of-its-kind’ solar project heats up in Berkeley
The initiative from Edison-based CS Energy and Luminace, of New York, will be the first to simultaneously close a landfill and build a community system on top, according to a May 11 announcement.
Middlesex Water customers may see bill increase
Middlesex Water Co. filed a petition with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities May 15 requesting an increase of approximately $33.9 million – or 31.23% – to its base rates.
Longtime PBF Energy CEO stepping back
Current President Matthew Lucey will succeed Tom Nimbley, who has led the Parsippany-based company since 2010 and will continue as executive chairman of the board.
Solar Landscape’s Secaucus project comes with community training
The 556-kilowatt rooftop installation will generate clean renewable energy while also helping workforce development efforts, according to the Asbury Park company.
Offshore wind workforce development program launches in AC
Ørsted and partner Rowan College of South Jersey announced a first-of-its-kind training initiative to recruit, educate and place local candidates in careers as wind farm technicians.
NJR Home Services names president’s successor
Frank Casey will take over as head of the New Jersey Resources business, effective July 1.
NJ’s first offshore wind project takes big step forward
Ocean Wind 1 aims to provide clean energy to some 500,000 New Jersey homes while delivering thousands of jobs and helping to solidify the state’s role as a leader in this burgeoning sector.