renewable energy

Earth Day
Oct 21, 2025

Lechky tapped to head New Jersey Green Bank

At the NJGB, Executive Director Scott Lechky will guide investments in clean energy and support the state’s energy transition and climate goals.

Fusion technology company Thea Energy Inc. opened a new headquarters in Kearny.
Oct 6, 2025

Thea Energy advances fusion power with prominent backing (updated)

The Kearny-based company partners with Amazon Web Services to commercialize stellarator technology, aiming to bring clean, commercial power to market.

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.

A rooftop community solar installation from Solar Landscape in East Brunswick atop a Greek Real Estate Partners building.
Aug 11, 2025

EPA ends $7B Solar for All program, cutting NJ funding

The dismantling of the grant program eliminates $156 million in awards due to New Jersey that would help low-income families access affordable clean energy, according to local officials.

Rising electricity bills
Jul 2, 2025

Stockton poll: NJ residents hit hard by energy price hikes

New results reveal the Garden State is getting hit with higher bills, still supports renewable energy expansion, and points fingers at companies as well as officials.

Electricity
May 22, 2025

OPINION: Setting the record straight on New Jersey’s energy dilemma

PJM Interconnection Senior Vice President Asim Haque points to rising demand, retiring plants and delayed supply – not grid operator missteps – when it comes to rising costs.

Offshore wind
May 6, 2025

NJ joins lawsuit over Trump offshore wind freeze

New Jersey signed on with 16 other states and Washington, D.C., in suing the federal administration over its halting of such projects, citing economic and environmental harm.

Sunsign CEO Cliff Hoinowski speaks with NJBIZ Editor Jeff Kanige on April 8, 2025.
May 5, 2025

NJBIZ Conversations: Sunsign CEO Cliff Hoinowski

The founder of the solar-powered sign manufacturer describes how he started the company and designed its product, as well as where it goes from here.

Leaders from the public, private and nonprofit spaces gather on the roof at a Greek Real Estate Partners building in East Brunswick April 28, 2025, to draw attention to New Jersey's latest capacity block of for its community solar program. - JESSICA PERRY/NJBIZ
Apr 30, 2025

Industrial rooftops offer blank slate for expanded community solar block

New Jersey’s latest 250MW community solar block highlights the untapped potential of industrial rooftops to deliver clean power and local savings.

CS Energy and Luminace completed two 5-megawatt landfill community solar projects in Berkeley Township.
Apr 24, 2025

250 MW community solar window coming soon in New Jersey

New Jersey opens 250 MW in new capacity for its community solar program, offering rooftop and other site owners a chance to earn and boost grid access.

Propane
Apr 22, 2024

Suburban Propane maintains NJ legacy while looking toward future

NJBIZ recently caught up with President and CEO Michael Stivala to discuss the company’s long and storied New Jersey ties, areas of focus, industry trends, clean energy efforts, EV mandates and more.

Mar 21, 2022

Experts tout wave-energy benefits during Assembly hearing

Assemblyman Robert Karabinchak, D-18th District, plans to introduce legislation to bolster the technology as the next, up-and-coming renewable source.