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JCP&L is investing more than $100 million in electrical grid upgrades in Ocean County.
Nov 19, 2025

JCP&L invests $108M to upgrade Ocean County power grid

Driven by explosive population growth, the First Energy electric utility will expand and modernize the equipment to meet rising demand with major updates planned through 2028.

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.

Electric transformer on wooden poles
Oct 20, 2025

OPINION: Experts urge PJM to modernize power grid

Rob Freudenberg and Kyle Mason with Regional Plan Association say upgrades are needed to curb rising energy costs and support future clean energy goals.

On June 5, 2025, Gov. Phil Murphy was joined by other state officials to announce energy bill relief at the New Jersey Economic Development Authority's headquarters in Newark.
Jul 24, 2025

PJM region governors to hold energy reform conference

State leaders within the regional transmission organization's operating area will convene in Philadelphia in September to address grid reliability, electricity costs and governance updates.

Port Newark Container Terminal is now home to one of the largest solar power installations at any container terminal in the world.
Jun 13, 2025

Port Newark solar project now powers 50% of terminal (photos)

A new 7.2-megawatt canopy helps fulfill energy needs while advancing clean technology and supporting Port Authority’s net-zero goals.

PJM Interconnection President and CEO Manu Asthana
Apr 15, 2025

PJM CEO to step down at end of 2025 (updated)

The search is on to replace the lead executive at the regional grid operator that serves more than 67 million people across the Garden State along with more than 10 other states.

Power grid
Oct 29, 2024

Governors call on grid operator PJM to address rising electric bills

“These record-high prices are a serious concern. The resulting $14.7 billion bill will be paid by our residents and our businesses and could deter future economic development,” Gov. Phil Murphy wrote, along with his counterparts from Pennsylvania, Illinois, Maryland and Delaware.

Power grid
Jul 10, 2024

New Jersey signs onto multistate grid reliability collaborative

With 10 states involved, the first-in-the-nation initiative seeks to increase the flow of electricity between three different planning regions in the Northeast as well as assess offshore wind infrastructure needs and solutions.

Energy
Nov 14, 2023

NJ utilities plan multimillion-dollar investments

JCP&L of Holmdel and Newark-based PSE&G have submitted proposals with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities aimed at strengthening infrastructure and improving upon clean-energy efficiency.