BPU affirms RFI directing electric distribution companies to report interconnection data under Executive Order 2 The board affirmed an RFI requiring electric distribution companies to file data on constrained circuits, hosting capacity maps and interconnection efficiency within 30 days per Governor Sherrill's Executive Order 2; the board set a response deadline of March 5, 2026.

New Jersey's Board of Public Utilities is taking action to enhance energy efficiency by requiring electric companies to reveal vital data on interconnection bottlenecks and hosting capacity.

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Senate panel advances bill to pilot thermal energy networks despite ratepayer concerns The Senate Environment and Energy Committee released S684 to establish a multi-regional thermal-energy pilot, broadened from geothermal to all thermal technologies; the bill won unanimous committee support despite opposition from the New Jersey Division of Rate Counsel, which warned of costs to utility ratepayers.

The Senate has just voted to advance a groundbreaking bill that could revolutionize thermal energy networks in New Jersey, but concerns about costs to ratepayers are raising eyebrows.

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Senate Joint Resolution 154 demands investigation into New Jersey's energy pricing crisis Senate seeks to enhance investigation into electricity pricing and BPU's role in energy crisis.

New Jersey's Senate is taking a bold step to investigate the alarming rise in energy prices that could leave residents in the dark this summer.

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New Jersey Explores Nuclear Power as Solution to Rising Electricity Costs New Jersey is confronting escalating electricity costs and is investigating nuclear power as a potential solution to stabilize prices and bolster energy security. Recognizing a significant increase in projected electricity demand, the state's Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has begun a formal evaluation process. This initiative involves gathering input from a wide range of stakeholders, including developers, utility companies, and other interested parties. To facilitate this assessment, the BPU has released a Request for Information (RFI). This document seeks detailed perspectives on various aspects of nuclear power generation, encompassing potential locations, innovative technologies, and potential impacts. The assessment subtly looks beyond New Jersey's past experience with the Oyster Creek nuclear plant, suggesting an openness to modern nuclear technologies. New Jersey's participation within the PJM Interconnection, a regional grid operator, means that any decisions related to nuclear power must be coordinated across multiple states. The evaluation process is underway, with the RFI representing an initial phase of the investigation. Key figures such as Christine Guhl-Sadovy are involved, and the article’s dissemination through Neill Borowski's "Across NJ News" newsletter demonstrates its relevance to New Jersey residents. Balancing affordability with the need for a clean energy supply remains a central challenge for the state.

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