Marina Energy will be a piece of a partnership that's building one of the country's largest net-metered solar installations, in Lopatcong Township, for plastic bottles manufacturer Berry Plastics.
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NRG Energy acquires Texas cogeneration plant for 244M
Princeton-based energy company NRG Energy Inc. announced today it has closed on the acquisition of the Gregory cogeneration plant in Corpus Christi, Texas. NRG is paying approximately $244 million in cash for the plant, exclusive of adjustments relating to working capital.
Read More »N.J. Natural Gas announces latest compressed natural gas station
New Jersey Natural Gas has started work on a third compressed natural gas refueling station in South Jersey, the utility announced.
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Congressional delegation seeks answers on smart grids
A bipartisan coalition of New Jersey's congressional delegation is introducing a bill to promote smart grids — an effort they say would limit damage storms like Hurricane Sandy can wreak on the state's energy system.
Read More »N.J. gas prices fall, but higher demand still ahead
The summer rally in gas prices cooled last week in New Jersey and nationwide, but analysts are uncertain whether relief will last.
Read More »Biodiesel producer announces Bayonne terminal agreement
Iowa-based Biodiesel producer and marketer Renewable Energy Group Inc. announced Thursday it will offer biodiesel at the International-Matex tank terminals in Bayonne.
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Mulling the infrastructure costs of electric cars
Jimin Liu has only had her Nissan Leaf for a few weeks, but she's already gotten used to answering the same old questions about electric vehicles.
"The questions that pop up most are where can I charge it, how long does it take me to charge it and how long can I drive it," she said.
NRG announces dividend
Princeton-based energy company NRG announced today a quarterly dividend on its common stock. The dividend comes to 12 cents per share, or 48 cents per share on an annualized basis.
Read More »NJR increases share repurchase, will buy back another 1 million
Wall-based New Jersey Resources announced on Wednesday that its board has authorized it will add 1 million shares to its repurchase program.
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NJ solar market crashes back to earth, with experts doubtful it will stage a recovery
Not long ago, New Jersey's solar market was a gold mine.
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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.
