NJ Governor Declares Energy Emergency On Day One
What’s new:New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill wasted no time Wednesday, signing six executive orders before she finished her inaugural address. Two of them were related to energy. Sherrill declared a formal State of Emergency regarding utility costs, allowing the state to bypass red tape, expedite power projects, and get new generation on the grid as fast as possible.* (EO #1) Freezing Rates: The order halts upcoming utility rate hikes and utilizes existing state funds to offset bill increases scheduled for June. * (EO #2) Solar & Nuclear Push: The administration is fast-tracking thousands of…
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