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09/03/2026

New Jersey has taken another step toward greater transparency around data centers.

Governor Mikie Sherrill recently signed S3379/A4096, which requires data center owners and operators to report their water and energy use to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities twice a year.

The reports will include how much energy the facilities use, including energy needed for cooling and IT equipment, as well as peak daily water use, where that water comes from, and information on on-site and backup power.

The Governor also announced new guidance from the Department of Community Affairs to help municipalities negotiate community benefits agreements when data center projects are proposed in their communities.

With more data centers being proposed in New Jersey, having better information about their energy and water demands will be important for communities and decision-makers.

Check out the links below for more information:
https://www.nj.gov/governor/news/2026/approved/20260827a.shtml?utm_source=chatgpt.com

https://njleg.gov/bill-search/2026/A4096?utm_source=chatgpt.com

07/24/2026

⚡ Hear directly from New Jersey's new BPU President.

We're excited to announce that Ben Hertz-Shargel, President of the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, will deliver the opening keynote at the New Jersey Energy Forum on Wednesday, August 5.

Join state officials, utility representatives, industry leaders, environmental organizations, and energy experts for a full day of discussions on:

• Rising electricity costs
• Grid reliability
• AI & data centers
• Nuclear, offshore wind & solar
• Battery storage
• New Jersey's energy future

✔ Continental breakfast & lunch included.

Seats are limited—register today!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdAOLePgdiXq6c_EPNAwJU1n_nz1bhkmxymXqdgNXIncxzyCg/viewform?usp=header

06/27/2026

🚨 Help Save the New Jersey School of Conservation 🌲

For 77 years, the New Jersey School of Conservation has inspired generations of students through hands-on environmental education, scientific research, teacher training, and outdoor learning.

Last summer alone, more than 2,000 children explored New Jersey's forests, streams, and wildlife through its programs—many experiencing nature for the very first time.

Now, this invaluable institution is at risk.

As state budget negotiations come to a close, we need your voice. Please contact your elected officials and urge them to support:

✅ Budget Resolution S302/A990 – Provides $3 million in capital and operating funding for the New Jersey School of Conservation.

✅ S4495/A5321 – Ensures nonprofits managing state facilities on state lands are eligible for 100% funding for qualified capital projects.

📞 Call today:
• Senate President Nicholas Scutari: 732-827-7489
• Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin: 732-855-7441
• Governor Mikie Sherrill: 609-292-6000

Your message can be simple:
"Please support funding for the New Jersey School of Conservation by approving Budget Resolution S302/A990. Thank you."

Every call counts. Together, we can help ensure future generations continue to learn, explore, and connect with New Jersey's incredible natural heritage.

06/06/2026

🌊 Offshore Wind in New Jersey: Where We Stand and What's Next

The New Jersey Environmental Lobby is proud to co-sponsor this important webinar as a member of the WindWorks Coalition.

While recent headlines have focused on challenges and setbacks, important offshore wind developments continue across the Northeast. Join experts, labor representatives, advocates, and regional leaders for a timely discussion of where offshore wind stands today, what progress is being made in neighboring states, and what comes next for New Jersey.

Topics include:
⚡ The current status of offshore wind in New Jersey
⚡ Economic opportunities and union jobs
⚡ Reliability and affordability considerations
⚡ Environmental protections and wildlife considerations
⚡ Lessons from neighboring states
⚡ What supporters can do to help keep New Jersey moving forward

📅 Monday, June 16, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM
💻 Virtual Event

Hosted by the WindWorks Coalition and co-sponsored by coalition partners, including the New Jersey Environmental Lobby.

Register today: https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00001lvyGoIAI&mapLinkHref=

05/17/2026

⚡ Do You Understand Your Electric Bill? Most People Don’t.

Electricity prices are rising — and everyone is talking about it. But how many of us actually understand *why*?

Join the New Jersey Environmental Lobby (NJEL) for a timely and important nonpartisan Energy Forum on August 5, 2026, where experts will break down:
🔌 How electricity prices are determined
⚡ The role of the regional grid operator
🏭 Future energy generation and supply options
📈 Rising power demand, emissions & grid reliability
💻 The impact of large data centers and emerging technologies

These issues affect every New Jerseyan — and every American.

📅 Wednesday, August 5, 2026
🕣 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 IBEW Union Hall
3301 Route NJ-138
Wall Township, NJ 07719

☕ Continental breakfast and lunch provided.

This forum is designed to help everyday residents become more informed consumers, voters, and advocates.

Watch for registration details and sponsorship opportunities coming soon.

03/16/2026

Offshore Wind Milestone: Revolution Wind Begins Supplying Clean Energy to the Grid

Rhode Island’s first utility-scale offshore wind project has officially begun delivering electricity to the New England grid.

Developed by Ørsted and Skyborn Renewables, the 704-megawatt project is located about 15 miles off the coast of Little Compton, Rhode Island and is expected to power hundreds of thousands of homes once fully operational.

The milestone comes despite repeated political efforts to halt the $5+ billion project — another sign that offshore wind is moving from plans to real clean energy on the grid. 🌊⚡

Image by PTNorbert from Pixabay

03/11/2026

🚨 NJEL Joins Appeal to Protect Liberty State Park

The New Jersey Environmental Lobby (NJEL) has joined a coalition of organizations, led by the Friends of Liberty State Park and the New Jersey Conservation Foundation, appealing the NJDEP’s lease of public land at Liberty State Park to the Suntex Corporation for the construction of a massive boat storage facility.

For decades, NJEL has stood with the Friends of Liberty State Park to protect this treasured public space from privatization and commercialization.

Despite widespread opposition from the public, elected officials, and nonprofit organizations, the lease was approved by the State House Commission just five days before Governor Sherrill’s inauguration.

Organizations joining the appeal include NJEL, NY/NJ Baykeeper, New Jersey Highlands Coalition, Pinelands Preservation Alliance, NJ New Jersey League of Conservation Voters, and the Ramapough Culture and Land Foundation

🌿 Liberty State Park belongs to the public.

📄 Click the link below to access the press release.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yMolLgLofmd6lXt4eBQVUesvi9RUw5D-/view?usp=sharing

12/17/2025

The court got it right — the offshore wind review process stays on track!

A federal judge ruled that the freeze on federal offshore wind permits had no lawful basis — clearing the way for clean-energy projects along the Atlantic coast to continue their regulatory progress.

This decision protects:

🌎 Climate progress

💼 Good-paying jobs

⚡ Clean-energy access for millions

Pollution doesn’t get a pause button — and neither should progress. ✔️

11/28/2025

Dear Members, Friends, and Supporters of NJEL,

This Thanksgiving, we are especially grateful for you — our community of advocates, partners, and neighbors who stand with us to protect New Jersey’s environment and the health of our communities.

Your dedication fuels our mission to ensure clean air, safe water, thriving natural spaces, and a sustainable future for all. Because of your support, our collective voice continues to make a meaningful difference across our state.

May your holiday be filled with peace, gratitude, and joyful moments shared with the people you love.

Warm wishes and happy Thanksgiving from the NJEL Board and Team!

08/23/2025

Your ACTION is Needed Again to protect Liberty Park from Another outrageous LSP Privatization Plan harming LSP’s priceless character, openness, purpose, and spirit from the DEP's new proposed 60 year Marina lease allowing a MASSIVE BOAT STORAGE WAREHOUSE for 500 BOAT DRY RACKS on 3 ACRES in a MULTI-STORY BUILDING in its boatyard along LSP's northern entrance along Zapp Drive!

Please ATTEND Major PUBLIC HEARING in person at the Terminal Or remotely - Thursday, 8/21 at 6:30pm to speak, support speakers!
REMOTE participation info for the Public Hearing, link to the Lease, background info, etc. is at https://dep.nj.gov/otpla/LLM-Lease/

The Friends of LSP's opposition statement to this very bad lease is at https://www.folsp.org/preservation/lspmarina_leasebattle.html

It's CRUCIAL for LSP supporters to Please EMAIL your PUBLIC COMMENT to [email protected] and use “Liberty Landing Marina Lease” in the Subject. You could email now through 9/18.

Please use this Public Comment to the DEP Or your own:

I oppose the proposed new DEP 60-year lease for the Suntex-owned LSP Marina because it gives Suntex the right to carry out its plan for a massive boat storage warehouse for 500 boat dry racks – a constant commercial visual assault in their boat yard along LSP’s northern entrance. I also oppose the 39-year extension to its lease’s remaining 21 years in this harmful lease for LSP.

THANKS! Your Voice is Essential! Please Say NO to this new attack on LSP's specialness by the multibillion dollar Texas corporation wanting to profit from one of the greatest locations in the world!

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http://www.njenvironment.org/

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