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Sep 24, 2025

Ciattarelli vs. Sherrill on Energy Policy

New Jersey’s electricity ratepayers have experienced significant financial strain, with double-digit rate increases announced in February. This article analyzes the 2025 gubernatorial candidates’ energy policies and energy records.

Interstate Waste Services Inc.'s Materials Recovery Facility in North Arlington
Sep 23, 2025

Interstate Waste Services expands with Connecticut acquisition

IWS' latest addition grows the family-owned businesses' operations, integrating the fleet, staff and services of North Atlantic Waste & Recycling.

Electricity, gas and energy bills
Sep 22, 2025

OPINION: NJ needs energy plan that keeps lights on, costs down

The Northeast region director for the American Petroleum Institute says rising utility bills demand a balanced energy policy that values natural gas, renewables and grid reliability for the future.

New Jersey American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state, serving approximately 2.9 million residents.
Sep 8, 2025

NJ American Water invests $5M in summer upgrades

The Camden-based utility kicks off work to replace aging mains, hydrants and service lines.

Essex County South Mountain Reservation Dog Park in West Orange
Sep 2, 2025

ShopRite, TerraCycle add recycled plastic gear to dog park (photos)

A West Orange pup playground now features gear built from 4.6 tons of discarded packaging, such as potato chip bags, candy wrappers, bread bags and pet food pouches.

Gov. Phil Murphy held a press conference April 26, 2024, at the Eagles Solar I and II Project in Berkeley Township to announce five major investments he says will ultimately enable New Jersey to meet its goal of reducing emissions by 80% by 2050.
Aug 22, 2025

Murphy signs laws to expand solar power, boost storage

In addition to expanding community solar, the moves will launch large-scale energy incentives aimed at strengthening the grid and cutting costs.

Mikie Sherrill utility announcement
Aug 20, 2025

Sherrill unveils energy plan to cut NJ utility costs

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill pledges to freeze rates, expand clean energy and declare a state of emergency on rising energy prices.

On June 5, 2025, Gov. Phil Murphy was joined by other state officials to announce energy bill relief at the New Jersey Economic Development Authority's headquarters in Newark.
Aug 18, 2025

NJ approves $100 energy credit, targets PJM reform

The state will issue relief to 3.9 million residents as part of a $430 million tranche of funding to address the spike in electric bills.

Hinchliffe Stadium is set to reopen its doors to the public May 17, 2023, after 26 years of being shuttered.
Aug 13, 2025

Crews work to fix Paterson water break, 200K affected

The major infrastructure issue has affected residents and businesses across multiple towns, with a boil water advisory in effect as repairs continue.

A rooftop community solar installation from Solar Landscape in East Brunswick atop a Greek Real Estate Partners building.
Aug 11, 2025

EPA ends $7B Solar for All program, cutting NJ funding

The dismantling of the grant program eliminates $156 million in awards due to New Jersey that would help low-income families access affordable clean energy, according to local officials.

Greg Lalevee, right, business manager for the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 825, speaks with William Vaccaro, the director of training at the union’s education center in 2022.
Aug 11, 2025

IUOE 825 leader talks energy, jobs – and candidate endorsement

NJBIZ caught up with Greg Lalevee, business manager of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 825, to discuss key developments around the state, including the Hudson Tunnel Project, as well as the organization's backing for governor.

Power grid
Aug 7, 2025

Who’s to blame for high energy bills? FDU Poll asks voters

Dan Cassino, executive director, said the bottom line is that New Jerseyans don't know why their costs are going up, "[s]o, they’re blaming whoever they don’t like."