(Office of Governor / Tim Larsen)Measures involving solar, nuclear designed to broaden electric grid supplies and contain costs as data centers raise demand
(Office of Governor / Tim Larsen)Measures involving solar, nuclear designed to broaden electric grid supplies and contain costs as data centers raise demand
AP Photo/Jenny Kane'Hidden costs' run from few permanent jobs to more pollution, policy group says, and New Jersey in a position to shape regional standards
Jason Fochtman/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images via Inside Climate NewsRegulators approved incentives for three projects totaling 355 megawatts, hoping a stockpile can come online faster than other energy sources
(NJ Spotlight News)Four utilities must disclose how they intend to rein in energy costs that soared 20% in June
(Courtesy of Greta Jennings)It’s easy to blame students for using AI, but it’s harder, and far more useful, to write transparent legislation for the infrastructure
AP Photo/Jenny KaneIn NJ, advocates, lawmakers and business grapple with surge in server farms and the power they need

BPU hosts event to share information on assistance programs
(AP Photo/James Brooks)The decisions follow President Trump’s move to block US offshore wind development

Technical conference: Data centers driving increased electricity demand

The company left door open to return

Bills seek to require more energy production and storage

Monthly electric bills are expected to rise between 17% and 20%
Ted Goldberg/NJ Spotlight NewsElectric bills in NJ are set to rise by as much as 20% starting in June
(NJ Spotlight News)After June 1, the average NJ resident will spend an additional $22-$28 per month
(NJ Spotlight News)Prices are set to rise in June; state officials cite grid issues, increased demand
Bureau of Ocean Energy ManagementThe state’s Economic Development Authority said it will seek 'alternative uses' for the Wind Port in Salem County
NJ Spotlight NewsNJ cancels fourth offshore wind solicitation
(NJ Spotlight News)Solar now powering almost a fifth of NJ households
(NJ Spotlight News)New Jersey Natural Gas will go up 16%, Elizabethtown Gas Company will go up 6%
(NJ Spotlight News)Lawmakers press energy experts for answers