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»Dianne Solomon, Wife of Former BPU President, Nominated for Open Slot at Agency

By Tom Johnson, April 17, 2013 in Energy & Environment |

Christie announces choice for commissioner post, critics point to lack of relevant experience.

»DEP Looks to Buy Out Streets, Neighborhoods Devastated by Sandy

By Tom Johnson, April 16, 2013 in Energy & Environment |

Where and what to buy still unknown, but critics not shy about raising objections

»State Agency Still Undecided on Solar Incentives for Dumps, Brownfields

By Tom Johnson, April 15, 2013 in Energy & Environment |

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

By Tom Johnson, April 15, 2013 in Energy & Environment |

State agency will allow qualified organizations to assist utility customers in paying electric and gas bills.

»Weatherization Program Continues Unbroken Streak of Failed Audits

By Tom Johnson, April 12, 2013 in Energy & Environment |

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

By Tom Johnson, April 11, 2013 in Energy & Environment |

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

By Tom Johnson, April 10, 2013 in Energy & Environment |

Superstorm reveals vulnerabilities in drinking water facilities, sewer treatment plants.

»State May Start Funding Energy-Storage Projects for Solar and Wind

By Tom Johnson, April 10, 2013 in Energy & Environment |

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

By Tom Johnson, April 9, 2013 in Energy & Environment |

Ratepayers link long outages to utility's reluctance to invest in its infrastructure.

»Utilities Eager to Get Paid for Restoring Power After Superstorm Sandy

By Tom Johnson, April 8, 2013 in Energy & Environment |

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

By Tom Johnson, April 5, 2013 in Energy & Environment |

DEP inspectors must show ID to homeowners, be granted permission to enter private property.

»Developers of Solar Grid-Supply Systems Band Together

By Tom Johnson, April 4, 2013 in Energy & Environment |

New trade group takes aim at policies they assert are stalling beneficial projects.

»Fine Print: New Jersey Economic Opportunity Act (A-3680)

By Tom Johnson, April 3, 2013 in More Issues |

Legislation would expand and increase financial incentives aimed at spurring growth.

»Efficient, Clean, Reliable -- But Can CHP Be Built Without Subsidies?

By Tom Johnson, April 2, 2013 in Energy & Environment |

State agency doubts administration will see 1,500 megawatts of new CHP by 2020.

»State Cutting Back Clean Energy Spending

By Tom Johnson, April 1, 2013 in Energy & Environment |

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

By Tom Johnson, March 28, 2013 in Energy & Environment |

Lucrative capacity payments key to financing new power plants, states argue before federal agency.

»Report Urges NJ to Rejoin Regional Greenhouse-Gas Initiative

By Tom Johnson, March 27, 2013 in Energy & Environment |

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

By Tom Johnson, March 26, 2013 in Energy & Environment |

Citing abundance of solar certificates, large solar installations, agency takes a pass on clean energy program.

»Forum Message: Cleaner Power Helps Fight Global Warming

By Tom Johnson, March 25, 2013 in Energy & Environment |

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

By Tom Johnson, March 22, 2013 in Energy & Environment |

Opponents vow to push on to state Supreme Court, fighting decision that lets department ease environmental rules.

»BPU Puts PSE&G’s $4B Modernization Plan On Hold

By Tom Johnson, March 21, 2013 in Energy & Environment |

State wants specifics about proposed storm-related upgrades and protections before giving go-ahead.

»By the Numbers: New Jersey’s Infrastructure

By Tom Johnson, March 20, 2013 in Energy & Environment |

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

By Tom Johnson, March 19, 2013 in Education |

Utility disputes claim that projects will substantially increase bills for residential and industrial customers.

»Preventing Outages During Major Storms Could Call for Tree-Trimming Party

By Tom Johnson, March 19, 2013 in Energy & Environment |

More aggressive vegetation management could help keep lights on, trees off power lines.

»State Lets $100M Tax Credit for Offshore Wind Expire

By Tom Johnson, March 18, 2013 in Energy & Environment |

Lawmakers push to extend deadline for deal to lure offshore wind manufacturers to New Jersey.

»At $200M, Fishermen's Energy Pilot Wind Farm Still Too Pricey for Rate Counsel

By Tom Johnson, March 15, 2013 in Energy & Environment |

Developer says it can deliver 'Holy Grail' of offshore wind, a manufacturer willing to locate assembly plant in Garden State.

»Solar Power Industry Shifting to Larger-Scale Projects

By Tom Johnson, March 14, 2013 in Energy & Environment |

Economics and energy policies come into play as NJ utilities, environmentalists, state officials stake out positions.

»PSE&G, AARP Trade Harsh Words Over Plan to Upgrade Grid

By Tom Johnson, March 13, 2013 in Energy & Environment |

Seniors' organization argues against financing improvements with new surcharges to customer's bills.

»Elusive Offshore Wind Pilot Moves Closer to Go/No-Go Decision

By Tom Johnson, March 12, 2013 in Energy & Environment |

Official word on Fishermen's Energy Atlantic City wind farm proposal -- pending since May 2011 -- scheduled for end of June.

»NJ Consumers Could See Small Hike in Electric Bills With Grid Upgrade

By Tom Johnson, March 11, 2013 in Energy & Environment |

Reliability and retirement of older power plants helping drive new transmission projects.

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