Solar

Gov. Phil Murphy held a press conference April 26, 2024, at the Eagles Solar I and II Project in Berkeley Township to announce five major investments he says will ultimately enable New Jersey to meet its goal of reducing emissions by 80% by 2050.
Aug 22, 2025

Murphy signs laws to expand solar power, boost storage

In addition to expanding community solar, the moves will launch large-scale energy incentives aimed at strengthening the grid and cutting costs.

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.

A stack of energy bills for electricity and gas utlity costs and others. DEPOSIT PHOTOS
Jun 4, 2025

EXCLUSIVE | Sherrill: Time to take control of NJ’s energy future

In an exclusive op-ed, Democratic gubernatorial hopeful U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill outlines her plan to cut utility costs, expand clean energy and restore control over future policy.

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.

LeFrak unveiled the largest multifamily solar installation at The Beach in Jersey City's Newport neighborhood Jan. 27, 2025. - PROVIDED BY LEFRAK
Jan 30, 2025

NJ’s largest multifamily solar installation catching rays at The Beach

LeFrak invested nearly $1 million to add the system at this waterfront rental property, which will offset 13% of the building's carbon emissions, according to the developer.

CS Energy announced Dec. 23, 2024, that it has reached a two-gigawatt milestone in operational solar projects.
Dec 23, 2024

CS Energy marks 2-GW solar project milestone

Founded in 2004, the Edison-based company has designed and installed 263 projects in 19 states, including in New Jersey, New York and Massachusetts.

Rooftop solar
Nov 26, 2024

NJR Clean Energy Ventures sells residential solar biz for $132M

Denver-based buyer Spruce Power Holding Corp. expands its local presence with the acquisition, adding approximately 9,800 homeowner subscribers to its roster.

A new kind of solar array is being tested at Rutgers University in an effort to support farmers and expand the supply of renewable energy. - PROVIDED BY A.J. BOTH/RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
Oct 29, 2024

Expert insight: NJBPU pilot brings solar production to active farms

Genova Burns energy law professional and counsel Kenneth Sheehan provides details on the new "agrivoltaics" program, open to unpreserved farmland in active agriculture or horticulture use.

Solar Landscape's new 1.7-megawatt rooftop community solar project on a building owned by H. Schultz and Sons in Union Township will provide clean solar energy at a discount to more than 260 homes in the area.
Oct 11, 2024

Walmart invests in 74 Solar Landscape community solar projects

Expanding community solar efforts out of state, the innovative Asbury Park company will work with the retail giant to offer access in Maryland and Illinois.

CS Energy and Luminace completed two 5-megawatt landfill community solar projects in Berkeley Township.
Sep 25, 2024

Landfill-capped community solar projects completed in Berkeley

The result of a public-private partnership, the co-located installments are among the first of their kind to simultaneously close and build. The work is projected to save participants some $6.4 million.

Officials gather on the rooftop of a Prologis warehouse in Edison alongside a Solar Landscape community solar installation to celebrate $156 million in federal funding awarded to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities that will support solar projects in New Jersey.
Sep 6, 2024

NJ highlights $156M in solar grant funding

According to EPA Regional Administrator Lisa Garcia, the Inflation Reduction Act funding "will enable New Jersey communities to adopt solar power, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and create green jobs.”

Gov. Phil Murphy held a press conference April 26, 2024, at the Eagles Solar I and II Project in Berkeley Township to announce five major investments he says will ultimately enable New Jersey to meet its goal of reducing emissions by 80% by 2050.
Sep 5, 2024

Murphy announces actions on solar energy development

In addition to launching a one-stop-shop website to facilitate projects capping landfills with the clean energy alternative, the governor signed legislation to expand certain tax incentives regarding brownfields and historic preservation developments.