X0303 4 2010-12-28 0 0000356309 NEW JERSEY RESOURCES CORP NJR 0001346173 DUGAN MARIELLEN C/O NEW JERSEY RESOURCES CORPORATION 1415 WYCKOFF ROAD WALL NJ 07719 0 1 0 0 Sr. V.P. & General Counsel Common Stock 2010-12-28 4 A 0 1638 43.81 A 16423.12 D Performance Shares 2010-12-28 4 A 0 2519 0 A 2013-09-30 Common Stock 2519 2519 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 accrued dividends held in the NJR Dividend Reinvestment Plan. Represents performance shares granted pursuant to the NJR 2007 Stock Award and Incentive Plan. Performance 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