Governor Murphy Signs Legislation to Address Regional Energy Cost Crisis

August 22, 2025 | nj.gov

Governor Phil Murphy today (8/22) signed into law S4530/A5768 and A5267/S4289 as part of the Murphy Administration’s ongoing commitment to addressing the regional energy cost crisis by putting New Jersey on a path to nearly double its capacity to deliver affordable, reliable, and renewable energy by 2030. This legislation will facilitate the swift expansion of solar access for 450,000 additional New Jerseyans, including 250,000 low-income families, which will enable the equivalent of one million households to receive solar power by 2028. These bills will also help lower energy costs by vastly accelerating the construction of energy storage facilities across the state. The Governor was joined by legislative sponsors, local leaders, union members, and advocates at IBEW Local 269 in Lawrenceville.

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NJ SEED: The legislation is a well intentioned effort to expand energy production but falls far short of meeting the anticipated near future demand for power. NJ SEED continues to advocate using ALL available sources to meet the energy demands that face the state.