With the planned departure of the longtime leader, Chief Operating Officer Ralph LaRossa will take on the roles of president and CEO this fall, when Ralph Izzo transitions to executive chair for the remainder of his tenure.
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Energy
NJEDA supports offshore wind job training in Salem County
The new agreement with the Salem County Vocational Technical School is essentially modeled after a similar one from December with Gloucester County Institute of Technology.
Read More »MetLife Investment Management provides $200M to phase out NJ’s coal-fired plants
The state's last two facilities are expected to cease generating coal energy at the end of May 2022, nearly 30 months ahead of schedule.
Read More »$2.8M clean-energy grant awarded to Paulsboro
U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross, D-1st District, announced the funds to expand the Paulsboro Water Treatment Plant to support job growth in the South Jersey offshore wind industry.
Read More »Newark continues efforts to improve water quality
The Pequannock Water Treatment Plant work comes on the heels of the city’s Lead Service Line Replacement Program, which replaced all of its 23,000 lead lines.
Read More »EV company Ideanomics to open NJ facility
The 48,500-square-foot location in Harrison, expected to be operational by the end of 2022, will support development and production and will include 4,000 square feet of showroom space.
Read More »PSEG offers training program for clean-energy jobs
As part of a plan designed to put an additional 2,000 people to work in the field, the utility said the initiative would provide low- to moderate-income residents with the skills needed to succeed in the sector.
Read More »Atlantic City Electric to provide 900 free trees to residential customers
In partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, the Exelon utility has distributed more than 15,000 trees to its subscribers over the past 10 years.
Read More »Voorhees solar company rebrands, refocuses
Formerly known as National Energy Partners, the firm settled on its new name from the Latin word for "new beginnings," CEO Jeremy Conner said.
Read More ȯrsted to set up shop at Ironside Newark (updated)
The firm behind major offshore wind projects taking shape in the state joins tenants including Mars Wrigley and Ware Malcomb.
Read More »For women in STEM, laying the groundwork starts much earlier
Though some know from a young age that they want to work in the field, not all do. Which is why it's important to expose girls to science, technology, engineering and mathematics, and to encourage them to pursue their interests and problem-solving capabilities in those areas.
Read More »Residents catch a break from utility shutoffs — for now — under new law
The previous grace period for residential water, sewer and municipal electric customers ended on March 15, and was extended by executive order.
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