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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. ✔️

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