Energy

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.

Energy storage systems
Apr 27, 2026

BESS drives NJ renewable energy storage growth

Battery energy storage systems drive renewable growth as New Jersey invests $2B in BESS projects to boost capacity and grid reliability.

Trenton-based TerraCycle is a recycling company that has become a global leader in recycling hard-to-recycle materials.
Apr 22, 2026

TerraCycle US launches $75M Reg A offering to fuel growth

TerraCycle US launched a $75 million Regulation A offering, after a successful Reg CF raise last year, targeting acquisitions and expansion of recycling operations.

Suburban Propane
Apr 21, 2026

Suburban Propane sponsors NASCAR race at Bristol Motor Speedway

Suburban Propane boosts its NASCAR partnership with a Bristol race sponsorship, a new mascot and expanded trackside energy services.

Gov. Mikie Sherrill executive orders
Apr 20, 2026

Sherrill makes early moves to cut energy costs, add supply

Gov. Mikie Sherrill signs orders to cut NJ energy costs, freeze rate hikes and expand power supply with solar, storage and gas upgrades.

PSEG Salem Nuclear Power Plant in Lower Alloways Creek
Apr 20, 2026

NJ nuclear expansion signals long-term energy shift

After lifting a decades-old barrier, New Jersey focuses on long-term energy growth, lower costs and next-generation nuclear development.

PSEG Salem Nuclear Power Plant in Lower Alloways Creek
Apr 14, 2026

FDU Poll: NJ voters back all-of-the-above energy plan

To lower costs, New Jersey voter respondents say they support natural gas, renewables and nuclear power generation, as well as limits on data centers.

PSEG Salem Nuclear Power Plant in Lower Alloways Creek
Apr 8, 2026

Sherrill signs bill clearing way for new nuclear in NJ (updated)

The new law removes barriers to generate energy while launching a Nuclear Task Force to expand clean, reliable power statewide.