Energy

New Jersey American Water’s Deresha Ship flushes a hydrant in the company’s Plainfield service area.
Apr 1, 2026

American Water launches $5.5M upgrades in Middlesex, Monmouth

New Jersey American Water begins $5.5M water infrastructure upgrades in Dunellen, Middletown and Piscataway, replacing aging mains and hydrants. Find out if your street will be affected.

Electricity
Mar 26, 2026

NJBPU, Rutgers launch utility rates workforce program

The partners will launch a certificate program with paid fellowships to train ratemaking professionals and support New Jersey energy goals.

Energy
Mar 25, 2026

New law expands NJ energy storage incentives, extends deadline

Signed by Gov. Mikie Sherrill March 24, the measure also extends the deadline to apply for the Garden State Energy Storage Program, while aiming to boost capacity, cut costs, and improve grid reliability.

United Airlines at Newark Liberty International Airport
Mar 23, 2026

United Airlines CEO outlines plan amid fuel price surge

United Airlines Chief Executive Officer Scott Kirby outlines the strategy as fuel prices surge, detailing capacity cuts, strong demand and continued long-term investments.

On March 16, 2026, U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-5th District, announced his plan to increase energy production, modernize the grid and reduce rising electricity costs for New Jersey families and small businesses.
Mar 17, 2026

Gottheimer plan targets NJ utility bills by boosting energy supply

North Jersey U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer unveiled an outline to ring lower costs for residents and businesses by boosting supply, speeding permits and expanding grid capacity.

Waga Energy
Mar 12, 2026

Cape May County, Waga Energy partner on landfill RNG

Cape May County teams with Waga Energy to convert landfill gas into renewable natural gas, cutting emissions and supporting local energy needs.

ExxonMobil
Mar 10, 2026

ExxonMobil to redomicile from NJ to Texas citing business climate

ExxonMobil plans to move its legal domicile from New Jersey to Texas, highlighting the Lone Start State's efforts to establish a business-friendly environment and regulatory benefits.

The price at the pump hit $3.29 a gallon as of March 6, 2026, at this Wawa location in Avenel.
Mar 6, 2026

Gas prices surge in NJ as Iran conflict disrupts oil supply

Gas prices in New Jersey and across the U.S. are rising as the Iran conflict disrupts oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, tightening global fuel supply.

A rooftop community solar installation from Solar Landscape in East Brunswick atop a Greek Real Estate Partners building.
Mar 6, 2026

New Jersey community solar expansion largest in US

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities' 3,000-MW community solar expansion is the largest nationwide and will boost battery storage, clean energy and in-state power generation.

PSE&G crews at the ready to restore potential power outages during a storm.
Feb 24, 2026

Sherrill updates NJ on historic blizzard recovery (updated)

With 90% of power outages restored and major roadways and transit options reopened, the governor lauded state residents and workers for the collaboration.

Snowplow
Feb 23, 2026

NJ travel ban lifted after historic blizzard (updated)

As of 2 p.m. Feb. 23, New Jersey has lifted its travel ban after a historic blizzard shut down roads, suspended NJ Transit service and left more than 125,000 power outages statewide.

New Jersey American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state, serving approximately 2.9 million residents.
Feb 19, 2026

NJ American Water invests $14M in winter infrastructure upgrades

The Camden-based utility will replace aging water mains, renew service lines and add fire hydrants in Camden, Cherry Hill, Plainfield and Shrewsbury.