Energy

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Nov 10, 2025

OPINION: Why New Jersey should repeal its bag ban

The executive director of the New Jersey Policy Institute says the move aimed to reduce waste but has backfired, increasing material use and frustration.

New Jersey American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state, serving approximately 2.9 million residents.
Nov 6, 2025

NJ American Water to acquire Hopewell system for $6.4M (updated)

The Camden-based utility company will also invest $7 million in infrastructure upgrades over five years.

New Jersey American Water broke ground Oct. 28, 2025, on a new operations center in Washington.
Nov 5, 2025

NJ American Water breaks ground on Washington center

The new 22,517-square-foot operations facility will help enhance service reliability for Warren and Morris counties.

Interstate Waste Services Inc.
Nov 4, 2025

Interstate Waste Services acquires Union County hauler

The Teaneck-based company brings on Grand Sanitation, expanding its New Jersey footprint and integrating operations across four regions.

Technicians mount heavy solar photo voltaic panel on tall steel platform
Nov 3, 2025

Experts analyze dynamics of energy costs, AI innovation trends

During the latest NJBIZ panel, executives with Genova Burns LLC, TRC Cos. Inc. and Utility Advantage examine rising rates, grid modernization, artificial intelligence's growing role in power efficiency and sustainability in New Jersey.

The New Jersey Business & Industry Association's fifth Annual Energy & Environmental Policy Forum took place Oct. 28-29, 2025, in Somerset.
Oct 29, 2025

NJBIA forum spotlights NJ energy, environment, election

The policy forum featured 50-plus experts along with gubernatorial campaign insights on New Jersey’s future.

NJBIZ Energy, Infrastructure & Innovation Panel Discussion
Oct 29, 2025

NJBIZ panel covers energy efficiency, rate hikes in NJ

Experts from Genova Burns, TRC Cos. and Utility Advantage joined with local insights on grid updates, distributed solar adoption and more.

In the Lead: Legacy Businesses
Oct 27, 2025

American Water, Essential Utilities announce merger

The companies will combine in an all-stock deal to form a $40 billion utility, serving 4.7 million customer connections across 17 states.

SJI and OPAL Fuels held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 23, 2025, for a renewable natural gas project at the Atlantic County Utilities Authority landfill in Egg Harbor Township.
Oct 27, 2025

First-of-its-kind RNG plant delivers energy to South Jersey

SJI and OPAL Fuels launched a renewable natural gas plant at the ACUA landfill, the inaugural facility to deliver a lower-carbon fuel to area pipelines.

3920 Park Ave., Edison
Oct 23, 2025

Eos Energy to shift headquarters from NJ to Pittsburgh

The Edison-based maker of zinc-based battery energy storage systems will also invest $352.9 million to expand its manufacturing operations in Pennsylvania's Allegheny County.

New Jersey American Water
Oct 23, 2025

NJ American Water to acquire Gordon’s Corner Water

The deal would expand the Camden-based utility company's service to 15,000 Monmouth County customers by mid-2026.

Earth Day
Oct 21, 2025

Lechky tapped to head New Jersey Green Bank

At the NJGB, Executive Director Scott Lechky will guide investments in clean energy and support the state’s energy transition and climate goals.