energy policy

Electricity
May 12, 2026

NJBPU launches sweeping utility reform review

The process could reshape electric rates, operator profits and customer costs as the state seeks to offer stability for customers amid rising energy demand.

Gov. Mikie Sherrill's First 100 Days in Office
May 11, 2026

First 100 days: Sherrill targets affordability, permitting reform, energy

Gov. Mikie Sherrill focuses on affordability, permitting reform and energy policy in her first 100 days to boost New Jersey's economy and business climate.

Gov. Mikie Sherrill executive orders
Apr 20, 2026

Sherrill makes early moves to cut energy costs, add supply

Gov. Mikie Sherrill signs orders to cut NJ energy costs, freeze rate hikes and expand power supply with solar, storage and gas upgrades.

PSEG Salem Nuclear Power Plant in Lower Alloways Creek
Apr 20, 2026

NJ nuclear expansion signals long-term energy shift

After lifting a decades-old barrier, New Jersey focuses on long-term energy growth, lower costs and next-generation nuclear development.

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.

Mikie Sherrill utility announcement
Jan 20, 2026

Sherrill takes immediate action on rising NJ energy prices

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed executive orders declaring a utility cost emergency to curb rate hikes and expand in-state power.

Technicians mount heavy solar photo voltaic panel on tall steel platform
Nov 25, 2025

New Jersey releases 2024 energy master plan (updated)

As it prepares to leave office, the Murphy administration is outlining clean energy goals, grid upgrades and affordability measures as critics question expenses and timing.

Electricity
Nov 17, 2025

New Jersey energy costs spark voter demand for fast action

Polls show New Jerseyans are pressing for solutions to rising rates, with strong support for natural gas plants and policies to lower electricity bills.

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.

New Jersey’s 2025 gubernatorial debate between Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli and Democratic hopeful Mikie Sherrill took place Sept. 21, 2025, at Rider University.
Sep 30, 2025

Ciattarelli talks debate, energy, small business in NJ race

Republican gubernatorial hopeful Jack Ciattarelli speaks with NJBIZ, sharing his take on the first townhall-style meeting, his policy proposals and how he differs from his opponent as the quest to become N.J.'s governor tightens ahead of November.

New Jersey’s 2025 gubernatorial debate between Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli (left) and Democratic hopeful Mikie Sherrill (right)took place Sept. 21, 2025, at Rider University.
Sep 22, 2025

Sherrill, Ciattarelli clash in first NJ governor debate

Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli faced off in the initial 2025 New Jersey governor debate, tackling taxes, energy and affordability.

Electricity, gas and energy bills
Sep 22, 2025

OPINION: NJ needs energy plan that keeps lights on, costs down

The Northeast region director for the American Petroleum Institute says rising utility bills demand a balanced energy policy that values natural gas, renewables and grid reliability for the future.