New Jersey News
The following news clips highlight New Jersey involvement in recent renewable energy and energy efficiency projects and list in chronological order. Here you can scroll through of stories dating back to 2003. Alternatively, you can search state energy news by state and topic.
January 23, 2013
New Jersey Selected for First Phase of Offshore Wind Transmission Project
The Atlantic Wind Connection announced that New Jersey has been selected as the first phase of its multi-year offshore wind transmission project. More
September 30, 2012
N.J. Utility To Install 200,000 PV Panels
New Jersey's Public Service Electric and Gas Company is installing 200,000 photovoltaic panels on utility and streetlight poles with Petra Solar's SunWave Smart Energy Module technology developed with support from EERE. More
July 5, 2012
Energy Department Awards $14 Million for Energy Efficiency in 22 States
The Energy Department announced that it has awarded $14 million in new investments through its State Energy Program to state-led energy efficiency projects in 22 states. More
July 2, 2012
Lord & Taylor Purchases 100% Renewable Energy for Seven New Jersey Stores
Lord & Taylor has signed an 18-month contract with Green Mountain Energy Company to purchase more than 21 million kilowatt-hours of 100% wind energy in order to meet the electricity demands of seven of its retail stores in New Jersey. With this purchase, Lord & Taylor becomes Green Mountain's first commercial customer in New Jersey, where Green Mountain has recently begun offering its clean energy services. More
May 31, 2012
NJ School Installs 6.1 MW Solar System
A private school in New Jersey, Lawrenceville School, has installed a 6.1 megawatt ground-mounted solar system on 30 acres of school-owned farmland. KDC Solar leased the land for the project from the school and owns and maintains the system. Pursuant to a power purchase agreement, Lawrenceville School will buy the power generated by the system over the next twenty years. More
February 8, 2012
Interior Department Takes Key Step in Offshore Wind Leasing
The Department of the Interior has announced that it is moving ahead with offshore wind energy areas along the Atlantic Coast. More
February 1, 2012
DOE Solar Decathlon 2013 Moves to California
Energy Secretary Steven Chu has announced the 20 teams, representing 13 states and Washington, D.C. plus 3 foreign countries, that will compete U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2013, which will be held in California for the first time. More
January 17, 2012
NJ Resources Clean Energy Ventures Installs 14.1 MW Solar
New Jersey Resources Clean Energy Ventures (NJRCEV) has completed a 14.1 megawatt (MW) solar installation on McGraw-Hill's East Windsor, New Jersey campus. The solar array is expected to produce 18.4 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) annually, providing renewable electricity for McGraw-Hill's offices in East Windsor. In addition to the McGraw-Hill installation, NJRCEV completed a 3.6 megawatt (MW) solar project at Manalapan Township , New Jersey, the remaining 25 percent of a 4.7 MW solar system in Vineland , New Jersey, and a 1.3 MW rooftop installation in Edison, New Jersey. More
February 16, 2011
BOEMRE Preparing Assessment for Offshore Wind in the mid-Atlantic
Public comment is being sought mid-Atlantic offshore wind development is being accepted through March 11, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEMRE) has announced. More
November 24, 2010
Interior Department Launches Atlantic Offshore Wind Energy Initiative
The Department of the Interior has launched a "Smart from the Start" wind energy initiative to speed offshore wind development on the Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf. More
