Energy & Environment News

»Federal Agency Eases Waiting Time for Offshore Wind Projects
No downsides to leasing and site assessments could put permits in place by year's end.
»By The Numbers: New Jersey’s Renewable Energy Program
Clean energy isn't cheap, but what do rebates and incentives really cost -- and what do they buy?
»Utilities Argue They Don't Have to Honor No-Build Option
Companies claim existing rights of way through National Park allow them to make necessary upgrades.
»Trying to Set a Fair Price for Private Use of Public Lands
Conservationists dismiss DEP's flat fee as far too low.
»Does Cheaper Natural Gas Mean Cheaper Electricity?
Other factors -- including high capacity prices and congestion -- could offset any savings.
»Mixed Reviews for Office of Clean Energy’s Solar Plan
Utilities balk at agency’s options for stabilizing solar sector.
»Low Prices Keep Natural Gas in NJ's Energy Picture
Plentiful gas supplies and a warm winter mean rebates for ratepayers.
»Global Warming Seen as Threat to Garden State’s Cranberry Farms
Researchers have tough time getting local growers to talk about risk.
»Developer Typifies Success and Uncertainty of Solar Sector
KDC Solar looks to Trenton to stabilize NJ's volatile solar market.
»Opinion: What Can Environmentalists Learn From the Painful Lessons of 2011?
»Senate Committee Holds Hurricane-Response Bill -- for Now
Questions arise as to whether the BPU is already working on emergency response guidelines.
»Environmental Coalition Moves to Block Natural Gas Pipeline
Transco project involves drilling under Raritan River, source of drinking water for some 1 million people.
»Utilities Offer to Swap Open Land for Power Project OK
Proposal comes as new hearings begin on environmental impact of high-voltage power lines through Delaware Water Gap and Highlands.
»State Agency to Investigate Improper Billing at PSE&G
Whistleblowers' allegations, if true, could lead to criminal charges against NJ's largest utility.
»Interactive Map: Pinpointing New Jersey's Polluters
According to the federal EPA, the aggregate toxic chemicals in NJ's air and water is on the rise
»Christie Quietly Signs So-Called Dirty Water Bill
Controversial measure could allow 300,000 acres of protected land to be developed.
»NJ May Call On Electric Utilities to Revive Solar Sector
Office of Clean Energy mulls two options to halt slide in prices of solar certificates.
»EPA Puts Greenhouse Gas on Interactive Map
New database allows users to find the biggest polluters right down to their neighborhood.
»EPA Pledges Accelerated Cleanup for Pompton Lakes, Withholds Superfund Status
Lake dredging widely derided as insufficient and irrelevant to the immediate health threat.
»PSEG Solar Source Picks Up 25-Megawatt Project Near Phoenix
Construction on $75 million purchase slated to begin this month, wrap up late in 2012.
»Solar Sector Likely to Look for Stabilization by Regulation
State agency may increase amount of electricity power suppliers must buy from solar systems.
»Environmental Issues Take a Back Seat to the Economy
In last lame duck session, lobbyists fail to stop what they say are environmentally unfriendly bills from being sent to the governor's desk.
»Despite Critics' Concerns Over Drinking Water and Sprawl, Water Quality Bill Poised for OK
Legislation would delay rules for sewer service expansions to favor economic growth.
»No Easy Solutions for the Solar Sector
Short of the unlikely passage of a proposed bill, the solar sector will continue to be in the dark about how the state plans on stabilizing prices.
»Solar Megawatts Continue to Climb, Amid Concerns About the Health of the Sector
Optimistic projections fail to take into account recent problems in NJ solar market.
»Residents Push for Superfund Status at Pompton Lakes
Locals are getting some high-profile help in their attempts to designate the decades-old cleanup as a federal Superfund site.
»PSE&G Wins Special Incentives for Transmission Upgrades
Utility gets close to what it wanted for high-risk project running through Hudson and Essex counties.
»State Faces Triple Energy Challenge in New Year
Difficult decisions about solar, offshore wind, and new power plants must be made -- some in short order.
»Proposed Measure Would Permit Logging of State-Owned Forests
Bill pits conservationists against two long-term legislative allies.
»The 'Peaking Plant' Trade-Off: Cleaner Air vs. Lower Prices
Taking older, inefficient power stations out of service could help reduce smog, while increasing electricity rates.
»Extended Incinerator Deal Means Lower Garbage Bills in Union County
Two-decade lease with energy-from-waste facility could save $100 million all told.
»New Jersey's Reliance on Natural Gas to Grow, Experts Agree
Panelists explore future of natural gas in Garden State at NJ Spotlight Roundtable.
»PSEG Subsidiary Inks $400 Million Deal to Manage Long Island Power Authority Network
PSEG Long Island to take over LIPA transmission and distribution system, improve customer service.
»New Jersey Prepares to Work Around Federal Agency Blocking Power Plants
Blistering BPU report recommends establishing state power authority to build new capacity.
»Report on Hurricane Irene Focuses on Jersey Central Power & Light
Preliminary report on outages also calls on all four state utilities to immediately improve communications.
»New Jersey Developer Says It's Giving Up on Offshore Wind
NRG Energy scraps plans for wind farm off Jersey coast, puts NRG Bluewater Wind on the block.
»Critics Contend New Bill Imperils Water Quality, Encourages Sprawl
Sewers and smart growth at issue as legislators and conservationists line up on either side of controversial water quality management measure.
»Democratic Lawmakers Block Controversial DEP Waiver Rule
Environmental agency seeks to suspend rules its deems 'unduly burdensome' to specific projects.
»New Energy Master Plan Explores Ways to Deploy Infrastructure for Alternative Vehicles
Transportation infrastructure bank could help speed adoption of clean-energy vehicles.
»Dirty Business: Report Blasts Mob Involvement in Garbage and Recycling Operations
Loopholes in law enable convicted criminals to pass for legitimate businessmen, report claims.
»State Adopts Energy Master Plan
New plan ignores many of the concerns of conservationists, but could help stabilize the state's once flourishing solar sector.
»Plug-In Electric Vehicles That Can Pump Power Back Onto the Grid
Reversing the usual paradigm, prototype vehicles can draw power from and supply it to the grid.
»BPU Moves to Block PSE&G Bid for Special Incentives from Federal Agency
State's largest utility wants package worth nearly $900 million for transmission line project.
»State Board Questions JCP&L Earnings
Concerns also raised that utility isn't investing enough in infrastructure.
»LS Power to Build New Plant -- Without Help from Ratepayer Subsidies
Ironically, West Deptford facility has better chance of being built than subsidized rivals.
»Back to Court for Controversial Transmission Line Project
Environmentalists want BPU to rescind its approval of Susquehanna-Roseland.
»The High Price of Keeping New Jersey's Drinking Water Clean
Upgrading the state's water infrastructure could cost $20 billion dollars over the next few decades.
»Committee Says NJ Won't Treat Wastewater from Hydraulic Fracturing
Bill not likely to be approved in lame duck session but still sends message, backers and foes say.
»By the Numbers: New Jersey’s Soaring Infrastructure Costs
It will take an almost unfathomable amount of money to bring NJ's various infrastructures up to where they should be.
»Park Service May Block Delaware Water Gap Power Line Project
Environmental impact statement includes 'no-build' option for Susquehanna-Roseland.

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