The NJEDA Board approved the Garden State C-PACE Program, a new form of financing that will allow commercial property owners to access funding to undertake energy efficiency, renewable energy, water conservation, and resiliency improvements. njeda.gov/adding-to-robu…

This is a win-win for the Garden State - for farmers, solar energy and the environment. I hope the Legislature can be helpful in providing stimulus to get farming where it should be on solar energy. New Jersey farmers, in addition to farming, are now environmental warriors!

🚨BREAKING: Governor Phil Murphy just called upon Sen. Smith Senator Bob Smith, Asm. DeAngelo Wayne DeAngelo, & Asm. Karabinchak to move to codify 100% #cleanelectricity by 2035 at the NJ State of the State address. This is the most ambitious climate goal in the nation - let’s get it done, NJ.⚡️

“Our goal in pushing for green legislation is always to create a healthier, more sustainable future for young New Jerseyans,” says Senator Bob Smith, standing with environmental advocates today in Trenton. “Together, we can make environmental stewardship a top priority for our State.”

Today we held a hearing on energy affordability in New Jersey. Families are paying the price for years of grid mismanagement & missed opportunities. PJM’s dysfunction & GOP obstruction have put households in crisis. New Jersey deserves better and the time for action is now.

OFFICIALS GRILLED: Executives from the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities and PJM, appeared before lawmakers to explain why electric bills statewide are set to go up in June. #News12 #NewJersey #PJM #NJBoardOfPublicUtilities #ElectricBill #LocalNews bit.ly/4iF9Kfc

Recently Senator Andrew Zwicker & Senator Bob Smith joined Rutgers Climate & Energy Institute for a wide ranging conversation on sustaining innovation in New Jersey's climate policy "We must do what we can to create jobs and clean environments," says Zwicker. "Clean air and clean water."

Recently we advanced legislation from Senator Bob Smith to address the rising electricity demands from AI data centers in New Jersey. “If these data centers source their own clean energy, we can prevent rising costs for consumers while achieving our clean energy goals," says Smith.

Today Senator Bob Smith led a joint hearing on food waste reduction in New Jersey - and how we can support sustainable and environmentally friendly food management practices “Food waste has a dramatic impact on climate change," says Smith. "We need to get our food waste act together."

TODAY: The Senate Select Committee will meet to hear testimony from invited guests on the topic of energy affordability in New Jersey - the latest in a series of steps New Jersey Democrats are taking to address affordability throughout the state njleg.state.nj.us/live-proceedin…

Climate change isn’t a distant threat, it’s happening now. Senate Democrats Senator Bob Smith, Senator Andrew Zwicker & Senator Linda Greenstein stood with advocates to demand a clean energy future for New Jersey - one that creates jobs, and protects our environment. New Jersey LCV NJSierraClub

We advanced a bill from Senators Bob Smith Senator Bob Smith & Senator Linda Greenstein that would establish clear standards for food date labeling to reduce waste, protect consumers, and help families save money. njsendems.org/CivicAlerts.as…

Did you know the “sell by” date on your food doesn't indicate its quality or safety? We advanced legislation from Senator Bob Smith to establish labeling standards - to reduce food waste & provide clarity: - "BEST if used by" for food quality - "USE by" for elevated-risks to consumers

We advanced bipartisan legislation by Senator Bob Smith that would establish a Nuclear Power Advisory Commission within the DEP to study how nuclear energy could support reliability, cut emissions, & meet rising energy demand njsendems.org/CivicAlerts.as…

"Resolved, That the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation." Continental Congress June 14, 1777 #redwhiteandblue #America

The climate crisis isn’t just coming, it’s already here. Senator Bob Smith, Senator Andrew Zwicker & Senator Linda Greenstein joined advocates NJSierraClub & New Jersey LCV to call for bold action: 100% clean energy by 2035. Our future depends on it.

Today Senator Andrew Zwicker, Senator Bob Smith & Sen. John Burzichelli unveiled a six-bill legislative package to modernize New Jersey’s electric grid and lay the groundwork for long-term rate stability. Read More: njsendems.org/CivicAlerts.as…

We are taking action to modernize New Jersey's electric grid, protect ratepayers and respond to AI-driven energy demand, with a six-bill package from Senator Andrew Zwicker, Senator Bob Smith & John Burzichelli Read More: njsendems.org/CivicAlerts.as…

Big News for New Jersey Wildlife nature.org/en-us/newsroom… via The Nature Conservancy

Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday! 🇺🇸 #4thofJuly #IndependenceDay