Proposed legislation would make it possible to alter regulations once they've been adopted, without starting the entire rulemaking procedure from the beginning.
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.
Environmentalists say DEP decision will have ripple effect far beyond Oyster Creek nuclear plant.
Originally crafted for Barnegat Bay, newly ratified environmental legislation limits nitrogen and phosphorous runoff throughout the state.
Despite what some say are hundreds of millions in skipped surcharges, Newark utility and its affiliate are unlikely to be disciplined by the BPU.
NRG Energy moves into new territory with planned $21 million solar facility.
Legislation stalls in committee, advocates argue that ratepayer financing would be offset by lower energy costs.
Comprehensive blueprint includes shutting down Oyster Creek nuclear plant by end of decade
Federal program could boost utility's return on investment on four transmission projects worth $1.6 billion.
Environmentalists organize forum on global warming, worried that NJ may back away from commitment to clean energy.
Agreements with cogeneration plants could boost customer charges by more than 5 percent.
