Much has been made of Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s first executive order — freezing rate energy rate hikes, a major campaign promise.
Many, however, may have missed EO2: A call to massively expand in-state power generation.
The second EO not only notes nuclear power as a long-term solution, but it also suggests solar power (and battery storage) should be priorities in the short term.
Sherrill said the EO will create the conditions needed to massively expand New Jersey’s power generation, before stating the obvious: “More power in-state will help lower costs,” she said.
To be sure, increasing generation will have greater financial impact on residents than simply freezing their rates.
Solar Landscape CEO Shaun Keegan certainly feels that way. He applauded the announcement.
“Governor Sherrill’s executive order is a decisive step toward addressing high energy costs and expanding clean energy in New Jersey,” he said. “Community solar is an immediate, scalable solution, and the state has ample underutilized rooftops to support these projects.”
Keegan said Solar Landscape has been doing just that for more than a decade.
Founded in 2012, Solar Landscape in Asbury Park pioneered the commercial rooftop solar model, evolving from a construction company into the nation’s largest developer, builder, owner, and operator of rooftop solar. Today, the company partners with more than 100 commercial real estate landlords, serving as a reliable, relationship-driven partner that takes care of both the roof and the long-term value it generates.
Solar Landscape recently was named the No. 1 National Rooftop Commercial Solar Developer by Solar Power World on its 2025 Top Solar Contractors List.
Its proof of concept was evident last summer when Keegan was joined by former Gov. Phil Murphy and Scott Peattie of Prologis in Perth Amboy — on the roof of a warehouse at 960 High St., which is owned by Prologis.
The solar panels set up on top of the 220,000-square-foot distribution center will produce enough electricity for more than 400 nearby households.
Keegan and Solar Landscape are eager to do more.
“Solar Landscape stands ready to deploy community solar quickly to help lower bills and add much-needed grid capacity in the near term,” he said. “We look forward to working with the Governor’s office and the Board of Public Utilities to deliver real financial relief and greater energy stability to communities across New Jersey.”
