New Jersey rejected a floating-solar waiver in 2024, then revived the project with a 10 MW incentive in 2026, but its anchors still have to prove they will not disturb bald eagle nesting habitat

New Jersey state regulators are reconsidering placing floating solar farms on public water resources. One project on the Wanaque Reservoir is back in development after the renewable energy initiative was stalled by administrative delays. It also has the backing of environmental officials, which comes with a major state financial incentive. The utility’s operators are now ... Read more