NJEDA expands offshore wind fellowship program
The initiative offers students at select Garden State universities paid research opportunities to prepare them for careers in the burgeoning industry.
$10M in water utility upgrades kick off in two counties
New Jersey American Water began replacing several miles of aging main in Fair Haven, Monmouth Beach, Cranford and Linden.
10 NJ companies make Bloomberg’s 2023 gender-equality index (updated)
The list tracks the performance of public companies committed to transparency in gender-data reporting.
First group graduates from Atlantic City Infrastructure Program
The 14-week energy workforce training initiative is available to residents through a collaboration between the city and Atlantic City Electric.
Calls grow for offshore wind pause as whale deaths mount
In January, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management held a press conference to address the strandings, saying that there is no information to support that equipment used by the burgeoning industry could directly be the cause.
American Water accepting applications for environmental project grants
Launched in 2009, the program offers funds for community-based work that improves, restores or protects the watersheds, surface water and groundwater supplies in local communities.
NJBPU approves $8.1B SJI acquisition (updated)
The energy company will remain locally managed and operated with headquarters in Folsom.
PSE&G to lower residential gas bills by 23%
The provider says that the average customer’s bill will be roughly 30% lower than in 2008 and 44% lower when allowing for inflation.
Eos Energy announces $13.75M investment, CFO change
Nathan Kroeker has taken over the head financial role at the Edison-based clean energy company – news that comes on the heels of funding to support the firm's strategic growth initiatives.
Murphy announces development of new Energy Master Plan
“After five years of bold climate action in New Jersey, we must not only assess our progress to date, but renew our commitment to a clean energy economy while taking stock of the breadth of resources at our disposal,” Gov. Phil Murphy said in a statement.
CLOSING ENTRY: Capital idea
Tom Szaky, founder and CEO of TerraCycle, writes that "the city is by far the best place in the U.S. to locate a business, as we did with TerraCycle’s global headquarters more than 15 years ago. Here’s why."
NJ American Water expands external affairs reach with promotions
Denise Venuti Free was elevated to senior director of communications and external affairs. Chelsea Kulp was named senior manager of government and external affairs.