The survey from the William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy at Stockton University shows 67 percent of New Jerseyans believe it is a crisis or major problem, and that a larger group believe it is already affecting the state.
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Energy
Heat is on
Policymakers gather at Montclair State University to sound the alarm about climate change and build momentum for solutions.
Read More »PSE&G to lower residential gas bills
Customers’ supply rate will decrease to 34 cents from 35 cents per therm, according to PSEG.
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Murphy comes out against Meadowlands natural gas powerplant
“I’ve deferred on this long enough. I have to say this project doesn’t make sense for New Jersey,” Gov. Phil Murphy said during Wednesday night’s “Ask Gov. Murphy” segment on WBGO.
Read More »New Jersey Resources appoints Bremner NJR Midstream VP
John Bremner will lead the business, including overseeing the midstream team, developing and executing new growth opportunities, creating operational efficiencies and overseeing strategy.
Read More »New Jersey American Water unveils new customer portal
The new interface from the Camden-based company is mobile-friendly.
Read More »City of Newark to receive $155M from Port Authority to replace lead pipes
The City of Newark is receiving $155 million in a new lease agreement from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to aid in the replacement of every lead service line in Newark. Newark Mayor Ras Baraka shared this news on Tuesday at a press conference. Newark has begun the replacement of more ...
Read More »Turtle & Hughes names West as president
Linden-based Turtle & Hughes Integrated Supply (THIS) said it recently named Scott West as president. West had been serving as vice president and member of the Turtle & Hughes Executive Committee. THIS is a division of Turtle & Hughes, one of the nation’s largest independent electrical and industrial distributors. The announcement was made jointly by ...
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Global hygiene company RB, balloon company Zuru partner with TerraCycle
Two more companies have formed partnerships with Trenton-based recycler TerraCycle. Consumers of RB products like Mucinex, Airborne, and Durex, and of Zuru Bunch of Balloons products, can recycle packaging for free by sending them in to TerraCycle. Consumers will be able to recycle packaging waste from all RB brands of vitamins and supplements, upper respiratory, ...
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American Water awarded joint base San Antonio Water and wastewater treatment contract
American Water announced its Military Services Group has been awarded a contract for ownership, operation and maintenance of the water and wastewater systems at Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) in Texas. “Our continued partnership with the Department of Defense to provide safe, clean and reliable water and wastewater service to our nation’s servicemen and women, ...
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NJBPU takes step to establish electric vehicle incentive program
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities approved Friday a Request for Quotation to hire a consultant to develop and administer an Electric Vehicle program. The board says the RFQ is a first step in developing a program to achieve Gov. Phil Murphy’s pledge to achieve 330,000 electric vehicles on the road by 2025, to ...
Read More »The economic power of green: PennEast wants to build a ‘pipeline to the past’ but NJ should focus on renewable energy
PennEast wants to build a “pipeline to the past” but New Jersey should focus on renewable energy, Richard Lawton, executive director of the New Jersey Sustainable Business Council, writes in the 10/2 issue of NJBIZ.
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