Statement by Governor Sherrill on 2026 Electricity Auction Results February 11, 2026 | nj.gov “Affordability is my top priority. I’ve heard from people across New Jersey that the cost of energy is too high, which is why I'm using every tool at my disposal to drive costs down. The recent auction results demonstrate that the fight to implement price caps at PJM is working to keep electricity costs from further skyrocketing. From Day One of my administration, I’ve taken action t

February 10, 2026 | njspotlightnews.org More than a quarter of a billion dollars for local New Jersey projects — requested by Republicans and Democrats alike — is cleared after Congress passed a series of spending bills. Read More:  Click Here NJ SEED: The money euphemistically called “community project funding” or earmarks is otherwise known as pork and is commonly added to congressional appropriations. It is similar to NJ Budget items known as Christmas tree ornaments. No

February 12, 2026 | njspotlightnews.org Electric bills will remain largely unchanged for New Jersey residents this year, offering a reprieve from steep rate increases last year. Read More: Click Here NJ SEED: After massive increases in electric bills last year averaging 20%, it seems a shallow victory to project utility bills will be affected only minimally next June. A more aggressive approach leading to greater production of energy would seem to be in order.

By Paulina O’Connor, executive director of the New Jersey Offshore Wind Alliance February 13, 2026 | njspotlightnews.org Winter winds might not evoke a comforting image; in fact, most of us cozy up inside to avoid them. But New Jersey’s future offshore wind projects are key to ensuring our lights and heaters stay on during the winter months while remaining affordable. Read More: Click Here NJ SEED: As has long been advocated by NJ SEED, wind generated electric power is an es

February 12, 2026 | nj.com Funding for the Gateway Tunnel project could begin flowing again soon after the U.S Appeals Court on Thursday (2/12) declined to block the   lower court’s temporary restraining  order. Read More:  Click Here NJ SEED: It is time for the Trump Administration to stop playing politics with the Gateway Rail Tunnel project. The funds have been duly appropriated by congress. The start/stop work on the project affects thousands of workers, and each delay a