New resiliency rules protect N.J. residents and businesses from weather impacts | Opinion
This article was originally published in NJ.com on October 16th, 2024 By Richard Lawton, NJSBC Executive Director New Jersey […]
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Congress is deciding the future of American agriculture – YOU can make a difference!
The Farm Bill is a critical piece of legislation impacting what gets grown in the U.S. and how. With […]
Submit your comments in support of offshore wind
The NJ Board of Public Utilties (BPU) is accepting comments on the 4th offshore wind solicitation proposal. Given the amount of […]
Webinar on Protecting Local Economies from Flood Risk
On August 28 at 6:00 PM, the New Jersey League of Conservation Voters will be hosting a virtual webinar about New Jersey’s growing flooding crisis, and what we can do to prevent floods and protect our local economies in the future. As a member of the Clean Water is Good for Business coalition, NJSBC is co-sponsoring this timely webinar on a topic that is increasingly relevant to local businesses in flood prone areas.
Offshore Wind: The Key to Sustainable Economic Development in New Jersey
In support of its goal to achieve 100% clean energy by 2050, New Jersey has set an ambitious target of 11,000 megawatts of offshore wind capacity by 2040, and some developers have already begun the initial stages of constructing wind farms. As a coastal state, New Jersey is uniquely positioned to both tackle climate change and usher in a vibrant and dynamic new industry which will spur economic activity. Each wind farm implemented in the state is expected to add thousands of jobs to the economy.
ZAGO Manufacturing Co. – Leveraging New Jersey’s Clean Energy Economy
As New Jersey makes progress on its goal to decarbonize the energy sector, businesses in the state are already benefiting from numerous emerging industries. ZAGO Manufacturing Co. is an important example of how embracing the transition to a clean energy economy can become a growth opportunity for manufacturing companies.
Tell Lawmakers: End Clean Energy Fund diversions
Businesses have a stake in supporting the transition to New Jersey’s clean energy economy. Not only does this program increase the number of people eligible for upgrades and retrofits, which will benefit companies in the clean energy space, it also supports programs for businesses themselves to take advantage of energy efficiency programs.
Op Ed: Hands off the Clean Energy Fund
New Jersey’s clean-energy goals are bold, in theory. Making progress and achieving those goals is more important than setting […]
Op-Ed: Offshore wind will deliver much more than just clean energy
The development of offshore wind will help create healthier communities and more sustainable and equitable economic growth for New […]
Why case for offshore wind is now stronger than ever
Strengthening America’s national security must now be added to the list of reasons that developing wind energy off the […]