Energy

Power grid
Jun 5, 2026

Sherrill taps Hertz-Shargel to lead NJBPU

Gov. Mikie Sherrill nominates Ben Hertz-Shargel as NJBPU commissioner – and soon president – to tackle energy costs, reliability and supply.

Gas bill
Jun 5, 2026

PSE&G seeks 5% cut to residential gas heating bills

PSE&G proposes a 5% reduction in residential gas heating bills, citing long-term supply planning and lower costs. Here's when it would hit.

Offshore wind
Jun 3, 2026

New Jersey joins lawsuit over canceled offshore wind leases

New Jersey joined a lawsuit challenging canceled offshore wind leases tied to a project that was expected to power 1.3 million homes.

PSEG Salem Nuclear Power Plant in Lower Alloways Creek
Jun 2, 2026

NJ lawmakers advance nuclear, gas and storage bills

New Jersey lawmakers advanced nuclear energy, natural gas and energy storage bills to boost grid reliability and power supply.

New Jersey American Water announced June 1, 2026, the completion of its acquisition of Montague Sewer & Water Co.'s water and wastewater systems in New Jersey.
Jun 2, 2026

New Jersey American Water acquires Montague utility systems

New Jersey American Water completed its acquisition of Montague Sewer & Water Co., adding more than 1,000 customer connections.

ExxonMobil
May 28, 2026

ExxonMobil shareholders approve redomicile plan

ExxonMobil shareholders approved the company’s plan to redomicile from New Jersey to Texas, reigniting criticism from New Jersey Republicans over the state’s business climate.

The HAX Plasma Forge has selected the historic SRI campus in Princeton as its home ahead of a planned late-2026 opening.
May 28, 2026

HAX Plasma Forge picks Princeton SRI campus

The startup hub will set up in Mercer County, offering space for semiconductor, fusion and plasma technologies backed by NJEDA and SOSV.

Gov. Sherrill announces data center plans for New Jersey
May 28, 2026

Sherrill rolls out NJ data center regulations

Gov. Mikie Sherrill unveiled New Jersey’s – and what her administration says is the nation's – first statewide framework for regulating data centers and AI growth.

An aerial overview of the AvalonBay Boonton property showing rooftop solar arrays, installed by PowerLutions Solar, across the multifamily community.
May 27, 2026

AvalonBay adds rooftop solar at Boonton apartments

AvalonBay added a 747-kW rooftop solar system at its Boonton apartments with installation from PowerLutions, cutting emissions and boosting clean energy use.

Electricity
May 12, 2026

NJBPU launches sweeping utility reform review

The process could reshape electric rates, operator profits and customer costs as the state seeks to offer stability for customers amid rising energy demand.

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey solar expansion
May 11, 2026

Newark Liberty to expand solar energy project

Newark Liberty International Airport plans a major solar expansion adding 5 megawatts of renewable energy capacity.

American Water President and CEO John Griffith (left) and Essential Utilities Chairman and CEO Christopher Franklin.
Apr 28, 2026

American Water, Essential merger wins first approval

American Water and Essential Utilities win first regulatory approval for merger, creating a $40B water utility serving 4.7M connections.