NJ Governor Unveils Aggressive Climate Change Plan

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy

GALLOWAY, NJ—New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy officially unveiled his “Energy Master Plan” on Monday that outlined a host of strategic initiatives geared at achieving his administration’s goals of combating climate change and achieving 100% clean energy by 2050.

As part of his plan, the governor signed Executive Order No. 100, directing the Department of Environmental Protection to make sweeping regulatory reforms, branded as “Protecting Against Climate Threats,” to reduce emissions and adapt to climate change. With the executive action, state officials note that New Jersey is the first state in the nation to pursue such a comprehensive and aggressive suite of climate change regulations.