A recent legal battle in New Jersey halted a proposal to increase natural gas supply when regulators couldn't prove the need for it. The attention has now shifted towards clean energy alternatives, particularly the Mid-Atlantic Clean Hydrogen Hub. This innovative project plans to repurpose existing gas pipelines to support a locally produced clean hydrogen industry powered by renewable or nuclear energy. New Jersey's energy landscape also includes offshore wind farms, expected to play a significant role in the hydrogen hub's operations. In contrast to natural gas extraction, hydrogen production from water electrolysis offers a sustainable and local energy solution. The state's commitment to clean energy is evident with its exclusion of natural gas in favor of alternative sources in the Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub program. On the legal front, a court ruling highlighted New Jersey's current interstate gas supply sufficiency, opposing the proposed gas expansion. The ruling also criticized the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for overlooking the potential greenhouse gas emissions impact of the expansion project. This setback for natural gas expansion reflects a broader trend in the region, where fossil energy pipeline projects are facing challenges. The focus on clean energy initiatives like the hydrogen hub and offshore wind farms underscores New Jersey's transition towards a more sustainable energy future.