New Jersey Sustainable Business Network

NJSBN is a network of businesses advancing market-driven innovation and policy change for a sustainable & equitable NJ economy. A state affiliate of @theASBN

[New Jersey Sustainable Business Network @NJSBNetwork]

We're honored to be a Strategic Partner of IPF 2026: Energy at Sea, hosted by @oceanticnetwork.

When: Feb. 9–12, 2026 in New York City
Why attend: innovation, partnerships, resources, and next-generation technology across the full ocean economy.
https://t.co/ddGz9wfI3Y

[New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection @NewJerseyDEP]

🌿 Nature has a superpower — and New Jersey is using it! 🌿

Carbon sequestration is the process of capturing CO2 from the atmosphere and storing it so it doesn't contribute to climate change. Through forests, wetlands, and preserved open spaces, plants absorb CO2 during photosynthesis and lock it away, acting as natural carbon sinks that benefit us all! 🌱

But that's not all, these natural solutions don't just fight climate change, they also filter harmful air pollutants like particulate matter and ozone, improving the air we breathe every single day. Healthier ecosystems mean healthier communities across the entire state! 💚

Learn more about Carbon Sequestration by visiting NJDEP's Air Quality Awareness Week page at: https://t.co/iLhGrYo9qg

#AQAW2026 #NJAirQuality #NJDEP #CleanAir #NJClimateAction #CarbonSequestration #NJDEP #NaturalClimateSolutions

[New Jersey Sustainable Business Network @NJSBNetwork]

It makes sense to continue to develop renewable resources, electrify the economy, and invest in electric vehicles, so there’s less dependence on fossil fuels.

See U.S. energy independence requires commonsense policy for the common good | Opinion
Special to the USA TODAY Network

[New Jersey Sustainable Business Network @NJSBNetwork]

Environmental leadership and economic strength go hand-in-hand. This Earth Week we've seen that clean energy adoption accelerated, circular economy pilots expanded, EE scaled, cross‑sector collaborations deepened, and workforce development initiatives grew.

[New Jersey Sustainable Business Network @NJSBNetwork]

NOAA database ranks N.J. first for flood damage density over a five-year period. https://t.co/M4hYut3and via @ROINJNews

[New Jersey Sustainable Business Network @NJSBNetwork]

Today's NJPP's Progress Summit 2026:
Do data centers' claim that they will create jobs and invest in the community come to fruition?
What are the negative externalities for small and mid-size businesses ?
What guardrails should be put in place?
We recommend @NJPolicy's report.

[New Jersey Sustainable Business Network @NJSBNetwork]

See Executive Director @DrLubot Op-Ed: Sherrill has clean transportation options beyond Gateway in today's NJ Spotlight News for recommendations to make NJ's transportation system cleaner and more reliable.
@theASBN @GovSherrillNJ @NewJerseyDEP @NewJerseyDOT

[New Jersey Sustainable Business Network @NJSBNetwork]

The NJBPU approved a 3,000 MW expansion of NJ's Community Solar Energy Program—the largest capacity allocation in state history—and 355MW of large-scale battery storage. 👏

[New Jersey EDA @NewJerseyEDA]

Applications are open for the Garden State C-PACE Program! This financing tool allows commercial property owners to access capital for qualifying energy upgrades. To apply, visit https://t.co/Qnm1C18GYm

[NJ Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) @NJBPU]

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) yesterday approved three major initiatives to expand in-state, clean energy generation, improve grid reliability, and help control electricity costs for New Jersey families and businesses.

Press Release: https://t.co/MzZD8cslx8

[New Jersey Sustainable Business Network @NJSBNetwork]

Today's release of the Sustainable Energy in America 2026 Factbook by BloombergNEF and BCSE shows trends that are likely to continue, ones that we can plan for, by investing in technology, innovation, and manufacturing, even as "far-reaching policies" have been "unpredictable".

[New Jersey Sustainable Business Network @NJSBNetwork]

Join us to advocate for policy change and market innovation to advance a triple bottom line: people, planet, and profit.

https://t.co/ktBfiTyB30

[New Jersey Sustainable Business Network @NJSBNetwork]

Climate change warnings in the Oval Office date to 1969. Today's repeal of the "endangerment finding" is detrimental to environmental and human health and could hinder presidents from taking impactful steps to fight climate change for the foreseeable future.

[Solar United Neighbors @SolarNeighbors]

The smart solar permitting bill is now LAW!

This will make solar faster, cheaper, and accessible to more families in #NewJersey.

Thanks to @robkarabinchak and @JohnFMcKeon.

@votesolar @PermitPower_ @NJSBNetwork

#SmartSolarPermitting #NJShines

[New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection @NewJerseyDEP]

📣 Just published: New Jersey's Global Warming Response Act 80x50 Progress Report

This report provides an overview of the State's progress in implementing strategies outlined in the 2020 Global Warming Response Act (GWRA) 80x50 Report1 and projects emissions in 2050 based on the State’s present commitments as embodied in statute and rule through May 2024. The emissions projections are based on the extensive analyses conducted by the @NJBPU during the development of the State’s 2024 Energy Master Plan (EMP).

As such, this report documents progress since 2006 and 2022, and identifies gaps in achieving the State’s goal to reduce 80% of 2006 emissions by 2050.

Read the report at: https://t.co/THUXxit22O

[New Jersey Sustainable Business Network @NJSBNetwork]

New Jersey's 57th Governor Mikie Sherrill hit the ground running, signing two executive orders on energy affordability during her inaugural address today. She also promised to help residents open small businesses without costly bureaucracy and red tape and to fight for jobs.

[New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection @NewJerseyDEP]

Available now: DEP’s 2025 Scientific Report on Climate Change 🌎🌱

The 2025 Scientific Report on Climate Change summarizes the current state of knowledge regarding the effects of climate change on New Jersey’s environment. This report identifies and presents the best available science and existing data regarding the current and anticipated environmental effects of climate change in our state.

This new report incorporates several recent New Jersey specific studies, the latest reports from federal and international sources, and updated information about the impacts on human health & communities.

The report is used to inform state and local decision-makers, as well as the residents they support, as they seek to understand and respond to climate change.

Read the entire report at: https://t.co/BLYzqsZilT

[New Jersey Sustainable Business Network @NJSBNetwork]

EVs are batteries on wheels! Today, NJDEP and NJBPU announced an eco-hub pilot program to demonstrate electric grid benefits of bi-directional charging.

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@GovMurphy

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The NJ Governor signed the "Protecting Against Forever Chemicals Act," which establishes requirements, prohibitions, and programs for regulation of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). NJSBN applauds @NJGov's efforts to mitigate the harms caused by microplastics.

[New Jersey Sustainable Business Network @NJSBNetwork]

*S4307/A5462 requires electric public utilities to develop and apply special rules for large load customers to protect non-large load customers from increased costs

[New Jersey Sustainable Business Network @NJSBNetwork]

Rising energy bills are hurting NJ businesses. The Legislature passed a commonsense bill to make large data centers pay their fair share and protect ratepayers. @NJGov can take the next step: sign S4307/A5463.