State officials worry that Atlantic Wind Connection's underwater backbone could spike already high power prices.
TOM JOHNSON
Tom Johnson covers energy and environmental issues for NJ Spotlight News. A co-founder of NJ Spotlight a decade ago, Johnson previously worked at the Star-Ledger for close to three decades.
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More than a year after the money was allocated, funds will soon be available for households seeking temporary assistance.
Concerns about costs delay Senate measure that would deploy charging systems for plug-in electric vehicles.
The legislation looks to prohibit the improper disposal of prescription medication in New Jersey waterways.
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The state board moves to ensure that customer subsidies to power companies are more than offset by savings to consumers.
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