Poll Finds New Jerseyans Want to Prioritize Renewable Energy Development

Poll finds New Jerseyans want to prioritize renewable energy development

New Jersey residents want to prioritize renewable energy development, the William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy at Stockton University found in a poll released Wednesday.

Stockton poll: NJ residents hit hard by energy price hikes

The basics: 70% of NJ residents say electric bills rose in the past year 48% changed budgets or spending due to rising utility costs 57% favor solar and wind over fossil fuels for energy supply Majority blame utility companies, state officials for cost hikes Stockton University‘s William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy is out with a timely poll Wednesday. The survey reflects New Jerseyans’ feedback on the hot-button issue of energy costs. As…

New Jersey unanimously passes bill for automated solar permitting

While other states' bills to remove solar permitting bottlenecks fell flat this year, New Jersey unanimously passed a permitting bill in "one of those rare wins."

Going solar is easier as ‘State Smart Solar Permitting Platform’ bill passes Senate

The Senate has passed legislation sponsored by Senators John McKeon and Linda Greenstein that would establish the “State Smart Solar Permitting Platform” to expedite the construction code approval process to install residential solar energy systems. The bill, S-4100, would require the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) to establish and administer the platform within one year of the bill’s date of enactment. This would enhance the ability of a…

NJ Senate unanimously passes instant online residential solar permitting legislation

The New Jersey State Senate unanimously passed smart solar permitting legislation (S4100) on June 30 by a 39-0 vote. The bill will expedite the approval process for residential solar and battery systems, delivering more solar installations and energy bill savings for families across the state. This legislation would require the Department of Community Affairs (DCA)… The post NJ Senate unanimously passes instant online residential solar permittin…