Battery Energy Storage Systems and the Future of Grid Reliability
The Moment for BESS Is Now Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) have transitioned from an emerging technology to a critical piece of modern electrical infrastructure. As demand for electricity surges due to artificial intelligence, data center expansion, renewable energy deployment, and grid resiliency planning, utility-scale battery storage has become indispensable for grid operators, utilities, and...
The DelAtlantic Merger: How Administrative Changes Can Impact Project Timelines
In land development, the critical path to a building permit often hinges on approvals that seem administrative but are legally essential. The recent formation of the DelAtlantic Soil Conservation District is a prime example of how a regulatory reorganization can introduce friction into project schedules if not managed correctly. Effective January 1, 2026, the landscape...
NJDEP’s Updated REAL Rules Reflect New Climate Science and Community Input
In July 2025, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) unveiled substantial updates to its Resilient Environments and Landscapes (REAL) rules, a sweeping package designed to address flood risk, sea-level rise, stormwater, and land use in response to evolving climate science. These revisions are among the most ambitious regulatory efforts in the country to ensure…
Your AI Assistant is Thirsty – Examining the Water Footprint of Data Centers
When you work with an AI model to write a 100-word email, it can use up to one bottle of water. Multiply that by the billions of AI-powered tasks happening daily, and the water footprint of our digital world quickly becomes staggering. The Numbers Will Surprise You A typical 100-megawatt data center can consume…
What the Latest PFAS Rule Proposal Means for Your Property
New Jersey continues to lead the country in tightening environmental standards, this time by proposing formal regulations around a group of persistent pollutants known as PFAS, or “forever chemicals.” The NJDEP’s March 2025 rule proposal would codify soil and groundwater remediation standards for GenX, PFNA, PFOS, and PFOA. What’s in the Proposal? The rule would…