New Jersey Board of Public Utilities

PSE&G's Energy Efficiency Programs Expected to Lead to Approximately $300 Million Saved and Over One Million Metric Tons of Carbon Dioxide Emissions Reduced/Avoided Annually

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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NEWARK, N.J., June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In its first 30 months since implementation close to 1.7 million customers have received services from PSE&G's award winning energy efficiency programs, including approximately 300,000 customers who took action to save energy through these programs. Through their participation in these programs, customers are expected to save approximately $300 million1 on their utility bills annually. These savings are the result of many program activities, including recycling over 16,000 appliances, delivering over 11 million high-efficiency LED lightbulbs and completing over 53,000 home energy audits from the program's implementation through March 2023.

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  • Through their participation in these programs, customers are expected to save approximately $300 million1 on their utility bills annually.
  • Participating natural gas customers are expected to save a total of approximately 35 million therms of natural gas per year.
  • PSE&G's programs allow residential customers to receive discounts on high efficiency products and energy efficient equipment and services, including free home energy assessments.
  • For more information on PSE&G's energy efficiency programs including how to sign up, visit homeenergy.pseg.com for residential customers or bizsave.pseg.com for business customers.

NJR Clean Energy Ventures and New Jersey American Water Highlight Innovative Solutions With North America’s Largest Floating Solar Array

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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Consisting of 16,510 solar panels, the 8.9-megawatt (MW) solar array covers 17 acres of the Canoe Brook reservoir in Short Hills, New Jersey.

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  • Consisting of 16,510 solar panels, the 8.9-megawatt (MW) solar array covers 17 acres of the Canoe Brook reservoir in Short Hills, New Jersey.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230606006050/en/
    The Canoe Brook floating solar array is turning underutilized space into a source of clean energy.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Owned and operated by NJR Clean Energy Ventures (CEV), the renewable energy subsidiary of New Jersey Resources (NYSE: NJR), the array uses an innovative racking system that enables the panels to float on water.
  • Innovative approaches to clean energy, like Canoe Brook, are increasingly important in densely populated areas, such as New Jersey.

New Jersey American Water Completes Acquisition of Egg Harbor City Water and Sewer Systems

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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New Jersey American Water announced today it has completed its acquisition of the water and wastewater systems of Egg Harbor City, N.J. for $21.8 million.

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  • New Jersey American Water announced today it has completed its acquisition of the water and wastewater systems of Egg Harbor City, N.J. for $21.8 million.
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    Egg Harbor City Mayor Lisa Jiampetti signs agreement to sell its water and wastewater system to New Jersey American Water.
  • From left: Mark McDonough, president of New Jersey American Water and Lisa Jiampetti, Mayor of Egg Harbor City (Photo: Business Wire)
    The state’s WIPA legislation was signed into law in 2015.
  • “We are ready to provide the residents of Egg Harbor City with reliable water and wastewater services, as we do for over 190 municipalities across the state,” said Mark McDonough, president of New Jersey American Water.

New Jersey Natural Gas Files Annual Rate Adjustments With the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG), a regulated subsidiary of New Jersey Resources (NYSE: NJR), today filed its annual Basic Gas Supply Service (BGSS) and Conservation Incentive Program (CIP) rates with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU).

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  • New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG), a regulated subsidiary of New Jersey Resources (NYSE: NJR), today filed its annual Basic Gas Supply Service (BGSS) and Conservation Incentive Program (CIP) rates with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU).
  • The overall impact of these filings is a decrease of 1.7% for residential heating customers purchasing their supply from NJNG.
  • “New Jersey Natural Gas is dedicated to providing safe, reliable natural gas service at a reasonable price,” said Patrick Migliaccio, senior vice president and COO of New Jersey Natural Gas.
  • The BGSS and Balancing Charge recover the cost of natural gas supply used to serve its customers and balance deliveries with customer usage.

Christian Losch Named CEO of Casa Palmera Treatment Center in Del Mar, Calif.

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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, an expanding network of evidence-based mental health, substance use and eating disorder treatment centers, has named social services executive Christian Losch as CEO of Casa Palmera , a residential and outpatient behavioral health treatment center located in Del Mar in San Diego County.

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  • , an expanding network of evidence-based mental health, substance use and eating disorder treatment centers, has named social services executive Christian Losch as CEO of Casa Palmera , a residential and outpatient behavioral health treatment center located in Del Mar in San Diego County.
  • He previously served as CEO of Pinelands Recovery Center in Medford, N.J., also a DBH treatment facility and will continue to report directly to Jennifer Carvalho, President, Substance Use Disorder Division.
  • In his role as CEO, he is responsible for all day-to-day operations of the residential and outpatient programs at Casa Palmera.
  • "It's an honor to be chosen to lead Casa Palmera, which has a sterling, national reputation for innovation in the field of behavioral health.

Middlesex Water Files for Rate Adjustment

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Monday, May 15, 2023
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ISELIN, N.J., May 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ:MSEX) (Middlesex or the Company) today filed a petition with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) requesting an increase of approximately $33.9 million or 31.23% to its base rates in its Middlesex system.

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  • ISELIN, N.J., May 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ:MSEX) (Middlesex or the Company) today filed a petition with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) requesting an increase of approximately $33.9 million or 31.23% to its base rates in its Middlesex system.
  • Since its last base rate filing in May 2021, Middlesex has invested approximately $136 million as part of its ongoing Water for Tomorrow® capital improvement program in critical drinking water infrastructure projects that are not currently reflected in customer’s rates.
  • Middlesex is currently in compliance with all WQAA requirements as reflected in its 2022 certification submission posted on our website.
  • If the Company’s base rate increase request is approved as requested, the residential customer using approximately 15,000 gallons of water per quarter would see their water bill increase approximately $20.22 per month or $0.66 per day.

Attentive Energy Partners with MRV Group to Launch State-wide Surveys to Gather Recommendations for Improved Small/Diverse Business and Nonprofit Engagement in Offshore Wind Supply Chain in New Jersey

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Friday, April 28, 2023
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All survey participants will be eligible for a business development award that comprises networking and mentorship opportunities, including a private session with offshore wind executives.

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  • All survey participants will be eligible for a business development award that comprises networking and mentorship opportunities, including a private session with offshore wind executives.
  • “Effective DEIJ and local content implementation is critical to the buildout of a local offshore wind supply chain across New Jersey,” said Attentive Energy Managing Director, Damian Bednarz.
  • “These surveys are a step forward in understanding the barrier to entry and provide a baseline for the offshore wind industry at large.
  • MRV Group is managing and implementing the survey, which aims to represent New Jersey’s 21 counties and 564 municipalities.

PJM, New Jersey Reach Next Milestone in Pursuit of State's Offshore Wind Goals

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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VALLEY FORGE, Pa., April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities today announced the latest milestone in its historic collaboration with PJM to advance the state's offshore wind goals through the grid operator's competitive transmission planning process.

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  • Through its unique State Agreement Approach, PJM will initiate a second competitive solicitation process on behalf of the NJBPU.
  • This process will examine whether an integrated array of open-access transmission facilities, both onshore and potentially offshore, can achieve New Jersey's expanded offshore wind goals in an economical and timely manner.
  • The NJBPU in November 2020 invoked the State Agreement Approach to incorporate New Jersey's initial offshore wind goals (7,500 MW by 2035) into PJM's regional transmission planning process.
  • "New Jersey has been a pioneer in developing infrastructure needed to achieve its ambitious offshore wind policies," said NJBPU President Joseph L. Fiordaliso.

New Jersey American Water Promotes Utility Assistance Week

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Friday, April 14, 2023
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In recognition of Utility Assistance Week beginning Monday, April 17, New Jersey American Water is amplifying communication efforts surrounding several assistance and deferred payment programs available to qualifying customers across the state.

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  • In recognition of Utility Assistance Week beginning Monday, April 17, New Jersey American Water is amplifying communication efforts surrounding several assistance and deferred payment programs available to qualifying customers across the state.
  • Over the last two years, New Jersey American Water has provided more than $210,000 in water and wastewater assistance.
  • Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP), a federally funded program providing emergency assistance on overdue water and wastewater bills while funds last.
  • New Jersey American Water promotes customer assistance programs throughout the year but also recently launched an even more robust customer education campaign to reach residents seeking ways to save on their water and wastewater bills.

Blink Charging Awarded $7 Million to Implement New Ride Share Service in New Jersey for Underserved Communities

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
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Miami Beach, FL, April 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blink Charging Co. (NASDAQ: BLNK) (“Blink” or the “Company”), a leading manufacturer, owner, operator and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, and parent company to Blink Mobility LLC, an all-electric car-sharing service company, today announced the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU), and New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA), have awarded Blink $7 million in Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) auction proceeds, to bring electric ride-sharing to New Jersey communities that lack access to reliable transportation.

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  • “Bringing an electric ride share program to New Jersey makes great sense and will be a benefit to the low- to moderate-income communities that may lack access to traditional public transportation.
  • We are excited to have been selected and share our expertise and experience in the electric ride share space,” said Michael D. Farkas, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Blink Charging.
  • The ride share service has become the largest 100% EV car-sharing company in California.
  • For a list of projects to be funded with the $70 million in RGGI auction proceeds, visit NJ DEP- StopTheSoot.org .