By altering ways grid operator buys capacity, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission sparks warnings from BPU, energy companies, consumer advocates

But Murphy disappoints some advocates with his decision not to sign certain measures

BPU straw poll proposes a framework for how utilities can help customers cut back electricity and gas use, slowing climate change

Governor’s signing of legislation will represent huge win for clean energy advocates

Search still goes on for a method that will rein in costs for ratepayers while protecting older solar projects

Gov. Phil Murphy suggests in State of the State speech that lead paint is a much bigger problem in NJ than lead service lines

Bill to ban single-use plastic and paper bags doesn’t get through last legislative session; nor does a bill to protect Liberty State Park

Advocates say it would provide cost-effective financing and would lower energy costs at a time when ratepayers face billions of dollars in rate hikes

Senate votes to amend statewide ban on single-use bags, but its future is still uncertain in Assembly

State looks to protect developers during transition from current financing system to next stage of incentives mandated by Murphy’s 2018 Clean Energy Act