NJUA - New Jersey Utilities Association

10/22/2026

We are just two weeks away from BINJEs Best: Top Utility and Infrastructure Leader Awards!

Every day, New Jersey’s utility and infrastructure professionals deliver the essential services that power our homes and businesses, strengthen our communities, and support our state’s economy.

Recognizing these industry leaders highlights the vital role utilities play in New Jersey and honors the dedicated professionals who serve our residents, drive innovative solutions, and help keep our state moving forward.

Learn more about the awards ceremony and register here:

Celebrate the Top Utility and Infrastructure Leaders in New Jersey on November 5. Honoring over 50 remarkable industry figures.

10/16/2026

Join BINJE for the inaugural BINJE's Best Top Utilities and Infrastructure Leaders awards!

More than 50 honorees, including utility executives, regulators and advocates, along with nine companies, will be recognized for their contributions to New Jersey’s utility and infrastructure sectors. These leaders are helping shape the future of utilities through affordable, innovative solutions and a continued commitment to serving our communities.

We are especially proud to see our member companies and their leaders recognized, including: Aqua New Jersey, Atlantic City Electric, Atlantic City Sewerage, JCP&L, Middlesex Water, New Jersey American Water, New Jersey Natural Gas, Rockland Electric, PSE&G, South Jersey Industries and Veolia.

For more information and tickets, click here: https://binje.com/sectors/energy/binjes-best-our-2026-top-utility-and-infrastructure-leaders/

10/14/2026

Last week, NJUA Vice President Christina Farrell joined fellow state industry leaders for the New Jersey State Chamber of Commerce’s NJ250: New Jersey Powers America panel, moderated by Tom Bergeron, to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing their sectors.

“We believe we’re the lifeline that other industries need to be successful in our state,” said Farrell. “Utilities will continue to grow. We have been embedded here for the last century, and will continue to be. But in order to grow to meet rising demand, we need to be able to make investments. We will need sustained investment in the systems customers already rely on, along with thoughtful planning for future demand.”

Farrell joined Pete Connolly, New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Debbie Hart, BioNJ, Chrissy Buteas, HealthCare Institute of New Jersey, Cathy Bennett, New Jersey Hospital Association, and Dan Kennedy, CREDA NJ. Together, the panelists emphasized the importance of cross-industry collaboration to develop stable plans to strengthen public policy, advance workforce development, and encourage continued investments for our state.

Read more here: https://binje.com/uncategorized/association-heads-growth-in-new-jersey-hinges-on-investment-workforce-and-predictable-government/

09/01/2026

Clean energy remains an important topic of discussion across New Jersey as new policies are implemented and infrastructure is developed to meet the state’s evolving energy needs. Earlier this week, NJUA President and CEO Richard Henning shared his perspective on nuclear energy, and the shift in perspective that has come as Governor Sherrill has advanced policies to better utilize nuclear as a source for clean electricity.

Read the full article here: https://www.nj.com/opinion/2026/08/from-no-nukes-to-new-nukes-njs-remarkable-energy-turnaround-opinion.html

08/12/2026

Earlier this week, NJUA President and CEO Richard Henning and Vice President Christina Farrell met with Assemblyman Paul Kanitra and Deputy Chief of Staff and Legislative Aide Kate Hirsch to discuss the importance of collaboration between our policymakers and utility leaders to advance policies that support New Jersey’s utilities.

Ensuring New Jerseyans have access to high-quality, affordable, and reliable utility services is essential as we navigate an ever-evolving energy landscape and strengthen the systems that power our homes, businesses, and economy.

Thank you to the Assemblyman and our state legislators for their continued partnership and commitment to a stronger New Jersey.

08/07/2026

Delivering high-quality, affordable, and reliable utility services to New Jerseyans requires strong collaboration between utility leaders and policymakers.

NJUA President and CEO Richard Henning and Vice President Christina Farrell recently met with Assemblyman Jerry Walker and his Chief of Staff Lance Taylor to discuss how we can work together to advance policies that support New Jersey’s utilities and strengthen the services that power our homes, businesses, and economy.

Thank you to the Assemblyman and our state legislators for their continued partnership and commitment to a stronger New Jersey.

07/29/2026

As utilities continue to grow and water demand increases, investments and acquisitions such as New Jersey American Water's purchase of Gordon's Corner Water represent an important advancement for the industry.

The acquisition, completed on July 27, allows New Jersey American Water to pave the way for a planned $25 million investment to modernize infrastructure and enhance systems to deliver reliable, high-quality water service to its nearly 15,300 new customers while expanding the company’s workforce by 20 employees.

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New Jersey American Water has completed its acquisition of Gordon’s Corner Water Company, adding about 15,300 water customer connections.

07/24/2026

Delivering reliable, affordable energy to New Jersey homes and businesses, requires innovative solutions that can meet our state’s growing energy needs.

That is why Atlantic City Electric has proposed a 500-megawatt battery energy storage system in Salem County that would be capable of powering nearly 400,000 homes. Unlike traditional power plants, the proposed facility would store excess power that goes unused by charging during periods of low demands and delivering it back when demand is highest, offering a unique way to strengthen our grid reliability and make better use of existing energy sources.

As electricity costs continue to rise across the nation, investments like this can help meet energy demand without adding new generations costs. Instead, these projects can create new union jobs that support New Jersey’s energy future and establish a framework for modern energy systems across the country.

Learn more about the project here:

Explore Atlantic City Electric's innovative proposal for a 500-megawatt battery energy storage system to enhance energy efficiency.

07/22/2026

Every day the tens of thousands men and women at our member companies work tirelessly to deliver safe, reliable, and affordable energy to residents and businesses across New Jersey. All too often their efforts go unnoticed by the general public. The American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy clearly recognized their work as they listed the state as a national leader in energy efficiency programming and outcomes. New Jersey ranked #8, returning to the top 10 for the first time since 2008 and was listed as one of the most improved States.

In light of that recognition, we would like to extend our congratulations to PSEG, whose energy efficiency programs have generated more than $1 billion in annual customer savings for nearly 525,000 residential and business customers. This milestone represents more than just savings, it reflects the impact of energy efficiency in helping families and businesses lower utility costs while supporting economic growth, creating job opportunities, and advancing sustainability across the state.

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07/08/2026

As our nation celebrates its 250th Anniversary, NJUA reflected on our history with New Jersey Business Magazine and the role we’ve played in serving our communities from 1915 to 2026.

Founded by Clarence H. Geist, NJUA was created to give New Jersey’s utilities a unified voice and provide a forum for sharing best practices. More than a century later, that mission remains the same by advancing innovative solutions to support more than 38,000 utility professionals who keep New Jersey running.

“The NJUA’s mission has remained mostly unchanged since its inception, focusing on sharing efficiencies and best practices among its member companies. The association plays a crucial role in the state’s utility sector, advocating for policies that promote the interests of their customers and their businesses, and improving efficiency and service through the exchange of ideas and experience among utility companies.”

NJUA is proud of our legacy and we look forward to continuing that work for the next 100 years and beyond.

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Life in New Jersey in the early 1900s was marked by significant changes and developments as the state was experiencing a period of rapid