Tom Johnson

Apr 23, 2024 | njspotlightnews.org | Tom Johnson

New Jersey will receive $156 million in federal grants to help bring clean solar energy to thousands of households in low-income and disadvantaged communities across the state, many of which are saddled with unhealthy air pollution. The awards, announced on Earth Day by the Biden administration, are part of $7 billion under the Solar for All grant competition created by the Inflation Reduction Act.

Mar 14, 2024 | njspotlightnews.org | Tom Johnson

New Jersey’s Energy Master Plan is getting an update, a much-anticipated task given its role as the road map for how the state is going to transition away from fossil fuels and meet ambitious climate goals.

Feb 27, 2024 | njspotlightnews.org | Tom Johnson

PJM Interconnection, the nation’s largest electrical power grid operator, is struggling to connect new electricity projects to its system, threatening power reliability and clean-energy goals, according to a study.

Sep 10, 2023 | njspotlightnews.org | Tom Johnson

As the state moves to electrify big segments of New Jersey’s economy, a new report recommends investing more effort and money exploring how hydrogen and fuel cells can help achieve its clean-energy goals. The analysis, completed by a gubernatorial-appointed task force, concluded fuel cells, using clean hydrogen, can play a critical role transitioning to clean energy and reducing climate pollution identified in New Jersey’s Energy Master Plan.

Jun 8, 2023 | njspotlightnews.org | Tom Johnson