fbpx

Energy

Electric vehicle charging station

FDU Poll finds strong support for EV fees

A majority of respondents said they back the $250 charge for electric vehicles that will go toward funding roads, bridges and NJ Transit.

In Old Bridge, New York-based AC Power will host a ribbon cutting Nov. 28 to celebrate the community solar project located on the site of the former Global Sanitary Landfill.

NJBPU receives $156M in Solar for All funding

The funds will go toward developing long-lasting solar programs that enable low-income and disadvantaged communities to benefit from solar power.

TerraCycle has turned Taco Bell sauce packets into picnic tables

Taco Bell, TerraCycle expand recycling program

"By continuing to encourage consumers to rethink what is considered waste, Taco Bell is spreading awareness that solutions do exist for items that may not currently be recyclable--even if those items weren't part of their meal at Taco Bell," commented TerraCycle founder and CEO Tom Szaky.

Health care professional

Hackensack Meridian forges groundbreaking energy partnership

As part of a 30-year agreement with infrastructure firm Bernhard, the network is set to own the largest solar and battery energy storage system of any not-for-profit health care provider in the U.S.

Shown is a rendering of the Linden Renewable Energy Project.

Linden project represents innovative approach to clean energy

A ceremonial groundbreaking last week for the Linden Renewable Energy Project marked a long journey for stakeholders in bringing the nation’s largest food waste-to-renewable natural gas facility to life. “Excited is a little bit of an understatement – it’s overwhelming,” SJI President and CEO Mike Renna told NJBIZ. “This was a project that was seven […]

Propane

Suburban Propane maintains NJ legacy while looking toward future

NJBIZ recently caught up with President and CEO Michael Stivala to discuss the company’s long and storied New Jersey ties, areas of focus, industry trends, clean energy efforts, EV mandates and more.

Officials ceremoniously break ground April 16, 2024, in Linden on the Linden Renewable Energy project – the nation’s largest food waste-to-renewable natural gas facility. The initiative is a collaboration among South Jersey Industries, Captona and RNG Energy Solutions.

$440M food-waste-to-RNG facility breaks ground in Linden

When fully operational, the site will produce more clean energy than any other single project in New Jersey, according to SJI President and CEO Mike Renna.

Investment

NJEDA approves NJ Green Bank, $7M workforce grant program

Both initiatives pertain to the Murphy administration’s ambitious clean-energy goals and will help create and prepare for jobs in the sector as well as catalyze activity around the state.

New Jersey American Water

OPINION: Open the funding spigot

"New Jersey has long been a leader in environmental stewardship ... Yet much work still needs to be done to continue this progress — investment in the pipes, infrastructure and distribution systems that deliver clean water to all New Jerseyans every day," writes New Jersey American Water President Mark McDonough.

Solar panels

NJBankers, KeyState Renewables partner on community solar initiative

Calling for a capital raise of up to $100 million from member banks, the initiative will ultimately finance more than 75 community such projects across New Jersey in 2024 and 2025.

Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind CEO Joris Veldhoven speaks with NJBIZ Editor Jeff Kanige on March 27, 2024.

NJBIZ Conversations: Atlantic Shores CEO Joris Veldhoven

The leader talks about the challenges facing offshore wind developers in New Jersey.

Offshore wind turbines

$3.7M announced for NJ offshore wind research, monitoring

The funding aims to ensure the ecologically responsible development of the sector, especially following pushback and rash of marine mammal deaths last year.