Energy & Utilities

Here comes the sun: Solis bringing solar power to N.J. churches

By Katie Eder
February 22, 2012 01:42 PM

Two parishes in the Catholic Diocese of Trenton have become the first in the state to install solar power systems, thanks to a power-purchase agreement with Manasquan-based solar integrator Solis Partners.

Stockton to host EPA administrator for energy discussion

By Jared Kaltwasser
February 21, 2012 12:00 PM

The William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy at Richard Stockton College of New Jersey will tackle the tough topic of energy policy Wednesday during a day-long Energy Symposium highlighted by a speech from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson.

At symposium, BPU chief says he's trying to stabilize ‘overheated' solar sector

By Jared Kaltwasser
Sharon Waters
February 15, 2012 02:09 PM

The new president of the Board of Public Utilities told an industry gathering Wednesday he's working to stabilize the "overheated" solar market, though he made clear he'll address the problem within the context of working to lower energy bills.

Bill to add fluoride to water comes at hefty taxpayer price tag, says opponent

By Katie Eder
February 13, 2012 02:00 PM

A bill under consideration in the Legislature to mandate the addition of fluoride to the public water supply would cost taxpayers billions, according to one opponent, but a major service provider said it's not taking a position on the issue.

N.J.'s largest solar panel installer opens new headquarters

By Joshua Burd
February 10, 2012 01:55 PM

New Jersey's largest solar panel installer today marked the opening of its new Wall Township facility, where it moved to accommodate a work force that has nearly quadrupled in four years.

BPU says residential ratepayers should see drop in energy prices

By Jared Kaltwasser
February 9, 2012 01:21 PM

Residential and small commercial ratepayers should see a drop in their electric bills come June 1.

LLC revisions under review in Trenton, while fracking prohibition advances

By Andrew Kitchenman
February 9, 2012 01:28 PM

The largest overhaul of state laws overseeing limited liability corporations could advance today, while another bill banning hydraulic fracturing in the state did advance.