EPISODE · Nov 3, 2022 · 6 MIN
New Jersey’s new flood rule pits construction against environmentalists
from POLITICO Energy · host POLITICO
New Jersey environmental regulators released a flood rule last week that shows the state is trying to balance construction interests and environmental concerns. It aims to beef up building standards to protect communities and better prepare for extreme weather. But it also includes an exemption for the state’s Department of Transportation, New Jersey’s largest builder. POLITICO’s Ry Rivard breaks down how construction and green interests are colliding in New Jersey. Plus, U.S. clean power growth slides to lowest level in three years, according to new data from the American Clean Power Association. Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Ry Rivard covers energy, the environment and transportation in New Jersey for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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New Jersey environmental regulators released a flood rule last week that shows the state is trying to balance construction interests and environmental concerns. It aims to beef up building standards to protect communities and better prepare for extreme weather. But it also includes an exemption for the state’s Department of Transportation, New Jersey’s largest builder. POLITICO’s Ry Rivard breaks down how construction and green interests are colliding in New Jersey. Plus, U.S. clean power growth slides to lowest level in three years, according to new data from the American Clean Power Association. Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Ry Rivard covers energy, the environment and transportation in New Jersey for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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