NJBPU

JCP&L is investing more than $100 million in electrical grid upgrades in Ocean County.
Aug 12, 2026

JCP&L seeks $253M rate increase in New Jersey

JCP&L seeks a $253M New Jersey rate increase that could raise residential bills 8.8%, while legislators urge the NJBPU to reject it.

Energy storage systems
Jul 24, 2026

Atlantic City Electric proposes 500 MW battery project

Atlantic City Electric seeks NJBPU approval for a 500-MW Salem County battery project aimed at lowering costs and boosting grid reliability.

Electric bill
Jul 10, 2026

Sherrill signs energy bills, utility relief package

Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed three pieces of legislation, including reforms aims at lowering New Jersey electricity costs, and $25 utility bill credits.

Power grid
Jun 5, 2026

Sherrill taps Hertz-Shargel to lead NJBPU

Gov. Mikie Sherrill nominates Ben Hertz-Shargel as NJBPU commissioner – and soon president – to tackle energy costs, reliability and supply.

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.

Electricity
Mar 26, 2026

NJBPU, Rutgers launch utility rates workforce program

The partners will launch a certificate program with paid fellowships to train ratemaking professionals and support New Jersey energy goals.

Energy
Mar 25, 2026

New law expands NJ energy storage incentives, extends deadline

Signed by Gov. Mikie Sherrill March 24, the measure also extends the deadline to apply for the Garden State Energy Storage Program, while aiming to boost capacity, cut costs, and improve grid reliability.

A rooftop community solar installation from Solar Landscape in East Brunswick atop a Greek Real Estate Partners building.
Mar 6, 2026

New Jersey community solar expansion largest in US

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities' 3,000-MW community solar expansion is the largest nationwide and will boost battery storage, clean energy and in-state power generation.

Electricity
Feb 17, 2026

NJBPU returns to full board with two new commissioners

Emma Rebhorn and Joseph Coviello join the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, filling vacancies and restoring a full five-member board in 2026.

Electricity, gas and energy bills
Feb 13, 2026

New Jersey electricity rates largely stable after BGS auction

The results of the Basic Generation Service auction will bring slight changes for some, with mixed changes across utilities.

Electricity
Feb 5, 2026

NJBPU: Utilities must submit 30-day grid modernization plans (updated)

The state Board of Public Utilities issued an RFI to Atlantic City Electric, JCP&L, PSE&G and Rockland Electric requesting their outlines for cutting power costs, accelerating interconnections and expanding distributed energy in New Jersey.

New Jersey American Water
Jan 22, 2026

NJ American Water seeks rate hike for upgrades

New Jersey American Water filed for new rates to fund $1.4 billion in system upgrades, a move that could raise average monthly customer bills.