Governor Murphy Signs Clean Energy Legislation

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May 25, 2018

On Wednesday, Governor Phil Murphy signed bills related to the environmental and energy pledges he made during his campaign. The Governor signed A-3723, a Renewable Energy Bill, which provides new renewable energy standards, implementation of energy efficiency measures along with reforms related to the State’s solar programs and reinvigorating programs related to major offshore wind development. The Governor also signed into law S-2313 establishing a Zero Emissions Certificate program in order to maintain New Jersey’s nuclear power supply. In addition, the Governor signed an executive order to update New Jersey’s Master Energy Plan to provide for 100% clean energy by 2050. The Master Energy Plan is directed to be completed by June 1, 2019 and will incorporate the provisions of the new legislation.

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