New Jersey

Data centers

New Jersey law will let data centers pay for home energy upgrades

In a first, the state could speed up data centers’ grid connection if they bankroll energy-saving residential tech like heat pumps and batteries.

By Alison F. Takemura .

16 July 2026

Gold-domed statehouse surrounded by buildings of various heights, under a cloudy sky — A view of Trenton, New Jersey, with the golden dome of the Statehouse (Visions of America/Joseph Sohm/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

Offshore wind

7 states sue to stop Trump’s offshore wind deal with TotalEnergies

Led by New York, the attorneys general argue that the administration’s agreement to reimburse the energy giant for abandoning its offshore wind leases is illegal.

By Maria Gallucci . 2 June 2026
Nuclear

New Jersey becomes second state this year to lift its nuclear moratorium

Acting on a campaign promise to expand nuclear power, Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a bill ending an outdated radioactive-waste-disposal law that stopped new projects.

By Alexander C. Kaufman . 8 April 2026
Clean energy

New Jersey’s latest plan for 100% clean power comes at a tricky time

The state’s vision for a cleaner grid has support from voters — but faces serious challenges due to federal headwinds and turmoil in the PJM energy market.

By Rambo Talabong . 9 December 2025
Offshore wind

In a boost for offshore wind, New Jersey elects Mikie Sherrill

The pro-renewables Democrat won the gubernatorial race against a rival who vowed to ban turbine construction off the state’s coast.

By Clare Fieseler . 5 November 2025
Politics

The key elections to watch for energy and climate

Rising power bills, offshore wind, and data centers are all hot topics in these elections happening next week.

By Kathryn Krawczyk . 31 October 2025
Energy markets

Why states are threatening to leave PJM — and why they probably won’t

The grid operator’s high power prices and long interconnection queue have Democratic and Republican governors eyeing an exit, but analysts warn it could backfire.

By Kathryn Krawczyk . 26 September 2025
Carbon-free buildings

Newark Airport's historic terminal gets an all-electric makeover

Historic buildings are hard to electrify. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey pulled it off for a landmark structure while preserving its Art Deco flair.

By Alison F. Takemura . 15 September 2025
Offshore wind

The newest hurdle for offshore wind: Trump’s EPA

The agency, led by Trump loyalist Lee Zeldin, just revoked one offshore wind farm’s permit. Now anti-wind groups are trying to leverage a Republican-run EPA.

By Clare Fieseler . 1 April 2025
Offshore wind

NJ has given up on offshore wind for now. Who’s to blame?

Trump’s executive order helped grind New Jersey’s efforts to a halt, but rising costs, a lame-duck governor, and a congressman’s vendetta may have sealed the deal.

By Clare Fieseler . 11 February 2025
Clean industry

Oatly wants to kick its gas habit. Will other food and beverage firms follow?

Factories that make processed foods need lots of heat — and most burn gas to supply it. Companies like Oatly are grappling with how to decarbonize instead.

By Maria Gallucci . 29 January 2025