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New Jersey Advocates Launch Clean Energy Action Now: Campaign to advance equitable, affordable clean energy policies in New Jersey and counter misinformation
August 1, 2023
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey environmental advocates today launched the Clean Energy Action Now (CLEAN) campaign to raise awareness of the health, economic and climate benefits of an equitable clean energy future for New Jersey. The campaign supports...
DOE Releases Guidance for NJ to Develop Electrification and Efficiency Rebates Programs
July 27, 2023
The Department of Energy (DOE) released guidance for states to apply for new Home Energy Rebates Program funding. The program, created by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), will distribute a total of $8.8 billion dollars in formula grants for states...
Gov. Murphy Formally Proposes Clean Cars Rules To Phase In EV New Car Sales In Next Decade, Catching Up To Other States
July 19, 2023
Trenton — Yesterday, Governor Phil Murphy is expected to announce that the NJ Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) is officially proposing the Advanced Clean Cars II (ACCII) standards. Publication in the New Jersey Register is anticipated...
Green Light for New Jersey Offshore Wind Energy Project a Major Win for Climate
July 5, 2023
New Jersey -- The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s Record of Decision for the Ocean Wind I project off the coast of New Jersey — which follows almost four years of federal review and public comment — is a significant milestone for US offshore...
NJ Announces Major Settlement with Solvay
June 30, 2023
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and Commissioner of Environmental Protection Shawn M. LaTourette announced on June 28th a proposed settlement with Solvay Specialty Polymers USA, LLC that would ensure the remediation of contamination, including...
300 Strong Attended New Jersey Sierra Club and NJ Wind Works Coalition Rally for Responsibly Developed Offshore Wind - Event Recap
June 13, 2023
LONG BRANCH, NJ – On Saturday June 10th at 12PM, a broad coalition of environmental, faith-based, labor, and community organizations and activists gathered in Long Branch, New Jersey to show public support for offshore wind and clean energy at the...
Environmental Groups Gathered in Long Branch to Show Their Overwhelming Support for Responsible Offshore Wind Development and Marine Mammal Protection
June 13, 2023
LONG BRANCH, NJ – A coalition of environmental advocates, elected leaders, faith based activists, labor unions, and other supporters gathered in Long Branch, New Jersey today for a rally to show their overwhelming support for responsibly developed...
Legislators, Environmental Advocates Call for Passage of an Historic New Jersey 100% Clean Energy Bill
June 8, 2023
TRENTON, NJ — Leading state legislators and environmental advocates gathered today at the New Jersey Statehouse for a press conference to call for historic legislation codifying Governor Murphy’s executive order to put New Jersey on the path to 100...
Air Quality in NJ Reaches Unprecedented ‘Very Unhealthy’ Levels
June 7, 2023
TRENTON, NJ – Over the past week, New Jersey has seen the effects of climate change on our doorstep. There have been consecutive bad air quality days due to smoke from Canada’s record wildfires, New Jersey’s largest wildlife of the year at Bass...
Governor Murphy Announces Adoption of Inland Flood Rules for New Jersey: A Step into the Future
June 7, 2023
TRENTON, NJ – Yesterday, Governor Phil Murphy announced the adoption of the landmark Inland Flood Protection Rule to better protect New Jersey communities on the frontlines of severe flooding and increased storm events. The rule is set to be...