How to Subscribe to Community Solar
December 8, 2023
In 2019, the NJ Clean Energy Program, managed by the NJ Board of Public Utilities (BPU), initiated the 3-year, pilot Community Solar Energy Program to make clean solar energy available to all who cannot otherwise take advantage of solar energy due...
Fall Hiking in Lake Placid
December 8, 2023
Lake Placid is perhaps best known for hosting two Winter Olympics, in 1932 and 1980. Lake Placid is also the destination for hundreds of miles of beautiful hiking trails within the Adirondack Mountains.
Don't Let Fossil Fuel Thinking Prevail
December 8, 2023
A recent Pew survey indicated Americans remain sharply divided over addressing climate change.
Climate Change and Human Behavior
December 8, 2023
Climate Change and Human Behavior and found evidence that global warming is affecting human behavior.
Celebrating Our 2023 Election Successes
December 8, 2023
The November 7, 2023, election results demonstrated a clear win for the environment, clean energy, and New Jersey families and workers.
The ABCs of Electric School Buses: Public Forum Lays Out Benefits of Clean Buses and How to Apply for Funding in NJ
November 29, 2023
TRENTON - Today at 12 p.m., NJ Sierra Club, Environment New Jersey, NJ Clean Cities Coalition, Charge EVC, the Trenton YMCA and Isles hosted an educational lunch and learn on electric school buses. The educational luncheon provided the opportunity...
NJ Adopts Advanced Clean Cars II: Joins Neighboring States in Bold Climate Action
November 21, 2023
NEW JERSEY – Today, Governor Murphy officially announced that the state of New Jersey will adopt the Advanced Clean Cars II Program (ACC II). This program will set the state on a path to a healthy transition to zero-emission vehicles and cleaner air...
2023 Clean Energy Act Heard in Senate Enviro Cmt: SC Supports with Amendments
November 21, 2023
NEW JERSEY -- Yesterday the New Jersey Senate Energy and Environment Committee held S2978 (Smith). The bill focuses on providing clean electricity attribute certificates to clean electricity production facilities. The New Jersey Sierra Club supports...
Good Election for Environment: NJ Sierra Club’s 2023 Election Round-Up
November 8, 2023
NEW JERSEY -- This year’s election results demonstrate a clear win for the environment, clean energy, NJ families and workers. The results from Election Day showed that the overwhelming majority of New Jersey Sierra Club’s endorsed candidates have...
Ørsted Ceases Development of Ocean Wind I and II, Sierra Club Steadfast for the Future of Responsible and Affordable Offshore Wind
November 1, 2023
NEW JERSEY -- Late last night, Danish company Ørsted announced that it will officially cease the development of Ocean Wind I and II offshore wind projects. Governor Murphy called into question the company’s “credibility and competence.”