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PJM Releases Record-High Capacity Auction Results
July 22, 2025
Today, the regional transmission organization PJM released its 2025 capacity auction results, signaling a continuation of high energy prices for its 13-state service region.
This year, the capacity auction ended at the price cap of $329.17/MW-...
NESE Fossil Fuel Project is Back: Towns Don’t Want It, NJDEP Shouldn’t Either
July 21, 2025
Trenton, NJ - On July 16th, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) declared the Williams - Transco’s Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) Project land use application administratively complete. The application is posted online...
Gov. Murphy Joins 8 Governors in Bipartisan Letter Calling for PJM Reforms
July 17, 2025
Trenton, NJ - Today, Governor Murphy and 8 additional governors representing both Democratic and Republican states in the PJM region sent a letter to the PJM board expressing concerns about their leadership and urging them to fill the remaining two...
Pinelands Commission Must Protect Black Run from Harmful Development
July 15, 2025
Evesham, NJ - On July 15th, the Pinelands Commission held a virtual public hearing on amending the Pinelands Comprehensive Management Plan (CMP) to redesignate the Black Run Watershed in Evesham Township from a Pinelands Rural Development Area to a...
NJ Aims to Weaken Life-Saving Flooding Rules Despite Devastating Storms
July 15, 2025
Yesterday evening, New Jersey was pummeled with rain, causing flash flooding in several areas, including North Plainfield and Somerset County, where roads turned into fast-flowing rivers. Several towns in Somerset County received over 6 inches of...
As Energy Prices Surge, NJ Groups Urge Gov. Murphy to Demand Bold PJM Reform
July 14, 2025
TRENTON, NJ - Representatives from 17 leading environmental, consumer, and clean energy organizations today issued a public call to Governor Phil Murphy, thanking the governor for his work pressing PJM Interconnection for bolder and more urgent...
Environmental Coalition Announces Final Push To Adopt NJPACT REAL Coastal Flooding Rules
July 8, 2025
Trenton, NJ - At an event this morning at South Riverwalk Park in Trenton along the Delaware River, elected officials and environmental organizations called for the full adoption of the NJDEP NJPACT REAL coastal flooding rules, which have an August...
Keyport Stands Up to NESE, Passes Resolution in Opposition
July 2, 2025
Keyport, NJ - Last night, Keyport Councilmembers unanimously voted on a resolution to oppose Williams Transco’s dangerous Northeast Supply Enhancement Project (NESE). Additional bayshore towns, Franklin and Aberdeen, have also passed resolutions...
Clean Energy Fund Raids Continue to Bail out NJ’s Budget Shortfalls
June 30, 2025
Trenton, NJ - Late on Friday, June 27th, the state legislature introduced a budget bill containing approximately $190 million in raids to the Clean Energy Fund (CEF). This includes the same $70 million from last year’s budget that goes to NJ Transit...
Climate Advocates and Legislative Leaders Rally at Statehouse to Call for 100% Clean Energy by 2035 Legislation
June 12, 2025
Trenton, New Jersey – A coalition of environmental advocates, legislative leaders, and community organizations met on the Capitol Steps to call for Governor Murphy and the state Legislature to support legislation that would ensure New Jersey moves...
