NJ files climate change lawsuit against oil companies
“This lawsuit will seek administrative penalties, compensatory damages, natural resource damages, and punitive damages,” said New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin. “We’ll ask the court to order the defendants to stop their lying and to pay for the costs of their conduct in New Jersey.”
NJBIZ expert panel talks all things energy
The discussion covered a range of topics, including an assessment of New Jersey’s Energy Master Plan, which is designed to move the state to 100% green energy by 2050.
Middlesex Water Co. celebrates $70M treatment facility upgrades
The project replaced sodium hypochlorite with ozone as the primary disinfectant in the water treatment process, the company said.
NJBIZ Conversations: Mike Taylor
The owner of Combined Energy Services in Sussex County talks about New Jersey's Energy Master Plan and its implications for businesses.
What does the state’s Energy Master Plan mean for businesses?
While the goal – to move New Jersey to producing all of its energy needs through clean sources by 2050 – may be admirable, many are concerned about the timetable and costs of those changes. Mike Taylor – the owner of Combined Energy Services in Sussex County and a member of the New Jersey Propane Gas Association – is one of them.
Ørsted cuts ribbon on Newark office
The headquarters, located in the recently renovated Ironside Newark building, will support the company’s offshore and onshore businesses and currently houses its IT and local project development staff.
State launches initiative to improve Trenton Water Works
The move aims to enhance the technical and managerial capacity of the system, with an overall goal of improving operations and maintenance to ensure reliably safe drinking water for the more than 200,000 residents TWW serves.
NJ American Water gives $950K for Camden revitalization efforts
Administered through the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs’ Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit program, the funding will go toward “My North Camden!” — a project submitted by Camden Lutheran Housing Inc. and six local partners.
TerraCycle’s Loop partners with Walmart
The retail giant will provide product delivery services of food and household items from brands including Gillette, Clorox, Kraft Heinz and Seventh Generation in specialized returnable containers so that consumers can transition from single-use to reusable packaging.
NJ American Water’s $10M Middletown project to last a year
The work, which starts this week, is part of the company’s multimillion-dollar initiative to improve the infrastructure in more than 100 communities across the state.
Turtle & Hughes invests in lithium-ion battery company
The Linden-based firm said its support of Cadenza Innovation will help the Connecticut company expand its manufacturing capacity for its “superCell” technology.
Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind names first CEO
In 2021, the company – a partnership between Shell New Energies US LLC and EDF Renewables North America – was awarded an Offshore Renewable Energy Credit by NJBPU to deliver enough renewable energy to power 700,000 homes in the Garden State.