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On June 30, 2026, the NJ Assembly and Senate unanimously passed the Garden State Balcony Solar Act (S2368/A4836), allowing “plug-in” solar. The act is expected to be signed by Gov. Mikie Sherrill and would go into effect six months later.

The Sierra Club’s stated mission is “to explore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the Earth; to practice and promote the responsible use of the Earth’s ecosystems and resources; to educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the natural...

Technology is now outpacing us.

One of the most urgent needs of our time is to make visible how events unfolding in one part of the world can shape lives in another.

Spanning 3 million square feet across 10 buildings, the project poses severe threats to regional air and water quality.

Attentive Energy’s projects would have provided 2.7 gigawatts of electricity to New Jersey and New York, enough to power over 1.3 million homes.

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Much has been said about the sharp rise in electricity and gas rates, but water rates are also going up, and it is important to understand what’s causing this. Essential water utility upgrades and higher water demand are the chief drivers.

These conflicts in Iran and Ukraine aren’t good for the health of our planet.

By Betsy Longendorfer • Building Electrification CommitteeAcross the country, consumers have seen a dramatic rise in electricity prices driven by increased power demand, mostly from data centers. Data centers increase energy use but more importantly...