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Data center boom poses early challenge for New Jersey’s affordability agenda
16+ hour, 50+ min ago (145+ words) By Katie Bartlett | 04/06/2026 06:48 AM EDT Gov. Mikie Sherrill's pledge to lower costs has run into the reality of AI. A QTS data center is seen in Ashburn, Virginia, on Nov. 20, 2025. Francis Chung/POLITICO New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill came into…...
New Jersey governor leans on climate funds for ‘affordability’ push
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (921+ words) By Adam Aton | 01/21/2026 06:19 AM EST Gov. Mikie Sherrill wants to tap funds from clean energy programs to offset utility bill increases, while the state pursues more solar projects and virtual power plants. New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill holds up a…...
New Jersey nuclear bill could increase rates after Sherrill takes office
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (149+ words) By Mona Zhang, Ry Rivard | 01/08/2026 06:29 AM EST A proposal to build a nuclear plant would increase utility rates, but estimates vary widely on how much. A cooling tower at the Salem nuclear power plant in New Jersey is seen in…...
Court upholds New Jersey’s landmark environmental justice rule
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (177+ words) By Ry Rivard | 01/05/2026 04:15 PM EST It's unclear if the industrial groups that are fighting the rule will keep fighting in court. A New Jersey appeals court on Monday upheld the state's first-of-its-kind rule to keep pollution out of low-income areas…...
Environmental advocates sue New York, New Jersey over pipeline approval
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (188+ words) By Mona Zhang | 11/19/2025 06:44 AM EST The groups are challenging the states" approvals of water quality certifications for the Northeast Supply Enhancement Project. A coalition of environmental nonprofits is suing New York and New Jersey over both states" decisions to green-light…...
New Jersey power companies reach summer rate relief deal with BPU
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (144+ words) By Ry Rivard | 06/20/2025 06:19 AM EDT Customers will have to repay the deferred charges in the next six bills. All the New Jersey utilities also agreed not to stop service to low-income customers during the summer. Gerry Broome/AP New Jersey…...