»Dianne Solomon, Wife of Former BPU President, Nominated for Open Slot at Agency-
Christie announces choice for commissioner post, critics point to lack of relevant experience.
»DEP Looks to Buy Out Streets, Neighborhoods Devastated by Sandy-
Where and what to buy still unknown, but critics not shy about raising objections
- »State Agency Still Undecided on Solar Incentives for Dumps, Brownfields
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BPU wary of further depressing price of solar credits, discouraging investment in what once was hot segment in NJ economy.
- »BPU Asks Nonprofits to Help Distribute Grants to Low-Income Utility Customers
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State agency will allow qualified organizations to assist utility customers in paying electric and gas bills.
- »Weatherization Program Continues Unbroken Streak of Failed Audits
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State auditor takes Department of Community Affairs to task for indefensible expenses, weaknesses in oversight.
- »Groups Seek Details of Plans for Federal Aid for Jersey Shore
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Letter urges public-comment period on details of how $400 million would be spent.
»Hurricane Sandy Leaves State With $2.6B Tab for Water Infrastructure-
Superstorm reveals vulnerabilities in drinking water facilities, sewer treatment plants.
- »State May Start Funding Energy-Storage Projects for Solar and Wind
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Proposal comes at a time when New Jersey is slashing funds for most sources of renewable energy.
- »At Public Hearing, Customers Tell JCP&L to Boost Reliability, Not Rates
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Ratepayers link long outages to utility's reluctance to invest in its infrastructure.
»Restoring Sandy-Ravaged Shore to Protect Rare, Migratory Red Knot-
Endangered red knot feeds on horseshoe-crab eggs, crabs spawn on the gently sloping sands washed away by the superstorm.
- »Utilities Eager to Get Paid for Restoring Power After Superstorm Sandy
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Rate cases seek to recoup recovery costs, ramp up investments to harden infrastructure against extreme weather.
- »State's Top Court Curbs How Far DEP Can Go With Wetlands Inspections
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DEP inspectors must show ID to homeowners, be granted permission to enter private property.
- »Developers of Solar Grid-Supply Systems Band Together
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New trade group takes aim at policies they assert are stalling beneficial projects.
- »Hydrogen Fuel Cells Could Add Year-Round Reliability to Renewable Energy
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Mike Strizki's 'Hydrogen House' weathers superstorm Sandy with lights blazing and plenty of hot water.
- »Efficient, Clean, Reliable -- But Can CHP Be Built Without Subsidies?
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State agency doubts administration will see 1,500 megawatts of new CHP by 2020.
- »State Cutting Back Clean Energy Spending
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Critics applaud OCE straw proposal, which would reduce subsidies charged to business and industry.
- »NJ, Other States, in Pitched Battle With Grid Operator Over Capacity Payments
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Lucrative capacity payments key to financing new power plants, states argue before federal agency.
»Report Urges NJ to Rejoin Regional Greenhouse-Gas Initiative-
Warns unchecked climate change may unleash damage along Eastern Seaboard far exceeding Hurricane Sandy.
- »BPU Says Special Solar Incentives Unlikely to Attract Big Manufacturers to NJ
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Citing abundance of solar certificates, large solar installations, agency takes a pass on clean energy program.
- »Forum Message: Cleaner Power Helps Fight Global Warming
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Town hall takes stock of strengths, weaknesses of state's clean energy efforts, impact of climate change.
- »Appellate Upholds DEP Waiver Rule, Giving This Round to the Administration
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Opponents vow to push on to state Supreme Court, fighting decision that lets department ease environmental rules.
- »Interactive Map: Charting New Jersey's Energy Efficiency Projects
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- »Podcast: New Jersey's Offshore Wind Industry
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With $100 million tax credit out of the picture, analysts and experts scramble to see which way the wind blows.
»BPU Puts PSE&G’s $4B Modernization Plan On Hold-
State wants specifics about proposed storm-related upgrades and protections before giving go-ahead.
- »Something New for Post-Sandy Homeowners to Worry About, State's Proposed Rebuilding Requirements
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Surviving after the superstorm means navigating a maze of maps, zones, elevations, insurance increases, and state and federal funding.
- »By the Numbers: New Jersey’s Infrastructure
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A report card from the American Society of Civil Engineers.
- »Some of State's Most Powerful Lobbies Oppose PSE&G's $4 Billion Grid-Upgrade Plan
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Utility disputes claim that projects will substantially increase bills for residential and industrial customers.
- »Rutgers Tool Simulates the Realities of Sea-Level Rise
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Online application makes it easy to see at a glance what parts of Jersey Shore will drown if ocean levels climb
- »Preventing Outages During Major Storms Could Call for Tree-Trimming Party
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More aggressive vegetation management could help keep lights on, trees off power lines.
- »State Lets $100M Tax Credit for Offshore Wind Expire
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Lawmakers push to extend deadline for deal to lure offshore wind manufacturers to New Jersey.
