October 5, 2024

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New Jersey Tees up Funding, Guidebook to Boost EV Charger Installations
The New Jersey DEP rolls out the second round of the state's It Pay$ to Plug In program, with $4 million to put more chargers across the state.
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Enviros Want Faster Action on NJ Cargo-handling Emission Rules
Critics of new rules proposed by the New Jersey DEP to cut emissions from cargo-handling equipment at ports and rail terminals say they should be tougher.
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New Jersey Lawmakers Push for Equity in Solar, Wind Energy Benefits
N.J. legislators advanced bills to create an Office of Clean Energy Equity and to fund energy efficiency projects for state and local government buildings.
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New Jersey Committee Advances $45M Electric Bus Bill
Environmental groups spoke in support of a bill that would help assess the reliability of replacing diesel-powered school buses with battery-electric buses.
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New Jersey’s New Emission Rules Draw Fire
Rules drafted by N.J. regulators to cut emissions from power generation and building heating are being criticized by the environmental and business communities.
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Coalition Sues New Jersey DEP to Tighten GHG Emissions Goals
Group says DEP actions do not match Murphy's pledge; agency says 50% emissions cut by 2030 will be multi-agency effort.
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New Jersey Targets Port Cargo-handling Emissions
New Jersey is tackling carbon and other air pollution at its ports with new rules aimed at promoting the adoption of electric equipment for moving cargo.
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NJ Adopts EV Truck Sales Mandate
New Jersey has become the third state to adopt rules based on California’s ACT regulations requiring truck manufacturers to meet increasing EV sales targets.
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Murphy Toughens NJ Emission-reduction Goals
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy set a goal of cutting carbon emissions to half of 2006 levels by 2030 and allocated over $33 million for purchasing MHD EVs.
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New Jersey Floats New Electric Bus Plan
Experts tell New Jersey to think big on replacing diesel school buses with new EVs; lawmakers follow suit with a proposal for an expanded pilot project.

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