Neu: Why businesses must support momentum toward renewable energy rather than trying to slow progress

In this op-ed, Wendy Neu, Chair and CEO of Hugo Neu Corp., makes a compelling case for why the New Jersey business community must embrace the state’s transition to 100% clean energy. Addressing opposition to the state’s Energy Master Plan, Neu argues that resisting renewable energy is not only ecologically irresponsible but also a missed economic opportunity. She highlights that the clean energy sector is already a massive job creator, outnumbering fossil fuel roles by three-to-one, and asserts that proactive investment in zero-emission technologies is essential to safeguarding New Jersey’s economy against the increasing risks of climate change and rising sea levels.

As the leader of the firm driving the redevelopment of Kearny Point, Neu’s advocacy reflects the core values embedded in the project’s DNA. Kearny Point serves as a practical application of these principles, transforming a historic industrial site into a model of sustainable adaptive reuse. By championing green infrastructure and environmentally beneficial technologies, Kearny Point adds significant value to the region, proving that large-scale commercial development can be both a driver of economic innovation and a leader in the global effort to achieve a carbon-neutral future.