Smith Renewable Energy Bills Clear Committee May 11, 2021, 1:40 pm | in
Smith Renewable Energy Bills Clear Committee
Trenton – In an effort to expand the use of solar renewable energy across New Jersey, the Senate Environment and Energy Committee passed a series of bills today sponsored by Senator Bob Smith to increase the state’s solar energy capacity.
“In order to achieve our renewable energy goals and become a carbon-neutral state in the coming decades, we need to greatly expand our use of clean energy across New Jersey. We cannot achieve this if we do not rapidly develop our capacity for solar energy,” said Senator Smith (D-Middlesex/Somerset), Chair of the Senate Environment and Energy Committee. “New Jersey is in a great position to further develop solar energy, whether through utility-scale projects, residential buildings or on the roofs of warehouses. We can improve upon what already exists, while also avoiding higher energy cos
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New Jersey Political and Economic Update May 11, 2021
ROSELAND, N.J. - There s a lot going on right now in politics and the economy impacting New Jersey businesses. So we turned to Tony Russo, president of the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey, to weigh in on the state budget, the $6.4 billion heading our way from the American Rescue Plan, the upcoming elections, the state s new tax incentive programs and more.
The IssuesWatch Podcast is a bi-weekly program published by the NJCPA and hosted by Jeff Kaszerman, NJCPA vice president of government relations. It covers the latest New Jersey policy and political issues – because you need to know both. The focus is on business and economic issues impacting the business community and all New Jerseyans.
Solar farm jeopardizes Warren Co.’s agricultural heritage, quality of life, residents say
Updated May 10, 2021;
Posted May 10, 2021
The site of Harmony Plains between River Road and Garrison Road in Harmony Township is where the township s Land Use Board approved a 600-acre solar project. Opponents say the project will impact soil for agriculture, diminish property values and destroy their quality of life.
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A New Jersey environmental group and two Harmony Township residents have filed suit against the township, saying its proposed 600-acre industrial solar project and electrical substation would impact soil for agriculture, diminish property values and destroy quality of life.
Governor Murphy, DEP Urge Residents to Act to Improve Air Quality and Combat Climate Change During Air Quality Awareness Week
(21/P014) TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy has proclaimed May 3 to May 7 Air Quality Awareness Week in New Jersey, urging residents to learn about the importance of healthy air, make simple changes to reduce air pollution, improve their health and partner with the Department of Environmental Protection to combat climate change.
“We are improving air quality for all New Jerseyans while also reducing the greenhouse gas emissions that fuel climate change, moving the State aggressively toward our goal of 100 percent clean energy by 2050,” Governor Murphy said. “Clean air is critical to our public and environmental health, and I encourage every resident to make simple lifestyle changes to help improve air quality in their communities and join our fight against climate change.”
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Good morning, and welcome to SJI s 2021 Investor Day. I m Mike Renna, President and CEO of SJI, and we re pleased to have you join us today. The SJI management team, many of whom you ve just seen in our introductory video, will be joining me today to share our plans to deliver strong long-term growth and value for our shareholders. While COVID has certainly presented an unprecedented series of challenges, one thing the past 14 months has taught us, to be a bit more patient and not to take every cameo every child cameo and dog bark quite so seriously. So here s to turning the corner into a future we can all be together again in person healthy and safe. As we begin, please be aware that certain statements in today s webcast contain estimates and other forward-looking statements within the meaning of the securities laws. And we wish to caution persons watching this webcast that its current expectations, assumptions and beliefs forming the basis o