X0303 4 2010-12-28 0 0000356309 NEW JERSEY RESOURCES CORP NJR 0001311821 Ellis Kathleen T C/O NEW JERSEY RESOURCES CORPORATION 1415 WYCKOFF ROAD WALL NJ 07719 0 1 0 0 Senior Vice President Common Stock 2010-12-28 4 A 0 1875 43.81 A 23011.476 D Performance Shares 2010-12-28 4 A 0 2885 0 A 2013-09-30 Common Stock 2885 2885 D Represents shares of restricted stock granted pursuant to the New Jersey Resources Corporation (NJR) 2007 Stock Award and Incentive Plan. Shares will vest in three equal installments, which will be on October 15, 2011, October 15, 2012 and October 15, 2013, subject to the continued employment of the reporting person by NJR, except under certain conditions. Total includes shares held in the NJR 401(K) Plan that are accounted for on a unitized basis that reflects a calculated value, and shares purchased through the NJR Dividend Reinvestment Plan. Represents performance shares granted pursuant to the New Jersey Resources Corporation (NJR) 2007 Stock Award and Incentive Plan. Shares will become vested and non-forfeitable upon certification by the Leadership Development and Compensation Committee that the applicable performance goals for the 33 month period ending September 30, 2013, have been met. Rhonda M. Figueroa - Attorney-in-Fact (POA on File) 2010-12-29