Not long ago, New Jersey's solar market was a gold mine.
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Energy
Power struggle over a utility’s 4B infrastructure upgrade
Implicit in Public Service Electric & Gas's Energy Strong infrastructure plan is the notion that spending money now will save money later by preventing future outages.
But while PSE&G has calculated the costs of its program — $3.9 billion — the monetary benefits are much more difficult to predict.
A hot market cools as nearby states launch incentives
In a state where competitiveness is a constant buzzword and constant challenge, the solar energy industry used to be a bright spot.
The state was generally considered second only to California, and briefly enjoyed the status of being the hottest commercial solar market in the United States.
Sense of certainty helps would-be solar clients see the light
Joe Olivo had been getting solicitations from solar developers for years before he finally decided to give a company called EnterSolar a try.
Read More »Solar firm looking to fill dozens of positions today
A growing solar development firm is looking to hire dozens of employees to help it meet consumer demand.
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Is New Jersey just tilting at windmills?
When he signed the 2010 law creating an offshore wind incentive, Gov. Chris Christie said the goal was to make New Jersey “a national leader in the wind power movement.”
Read More »No drop in the bucket Water infrastructure upgrades will cost tens of billions
Even before Hurricane Sandy, those charged with overseeing the state's water infrastructure knew they were falling behind on maintenance.
Read More »NRG subsidiary prepares to launch IPO
NRG Energy Inc., of Princeton, announced Friday its wholly owned subsidiary, NRG Yield Inc., has filed a registration statement in anticipation of a proposed initial public offering of the Class A common stock of NRG Yield.
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Covanta, partner open compressed natural gas station in Newark
The push for natural gas-fueled vehicles got a boost Wednesday with the opening of a new fueling station in Newark.
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PSEG tells Congress of Sandy social media experience
The state's largest utility was on Capitol Hill today to explain how social media became a critical communications tool in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.
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A variety of N.J. industries hitting the gas to power growth
From its state-of-the-art operations center in Stewartsville, a team of Linde Group staffers coordinates natural gas deliveries throughout North America, and monitors Linde plants from thousands of miles away.
Read More »Energy sector, hospitals working together on projects
It's been a busy time for the energy sector and hospitals: Public Service Electric & Gas and Trinitas Regional Medical Center announced the completion of more than $3.7 million worth of energy-efficiency upgrades to the Elizabeth hospital. And Bayonne Medical Center got approval from the state Board of Public Utilities for $950,000 in rebates for...
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