Energy

New Jersey is considering charging fees on producers of fossil fuels to help the state that is home to several oil and gas facilities fight the effects of climate change.

The initiative is one of more than 60 conservation projects nationwide to receive a total of more than $122 million through Biden’s America the Beautiful Challenge.

Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration said Monday the state’s gas tax will climb about 6% to 44.9 cents a gallon.

Items like TVs, game consoles and phones create toxic e-waste and emissions. Environmental advocates say repaired items are a better deal.

Reservoir levels remain above thresholds that trigger drought operations, but officials could soon declare a water supply emergency.

The Public Advocate joined with a climate justice group to propose rules it says allow full participation in PGW’s budget process without bogging it down.

Dozens of consumers have complained that they haven't received a PECO bill in many months. Some have been waiting up to six months for their bills.

Murphy said policies aiming to tackle climate change are crucial “more than ever” as the state faces severe drought and wildfires.

President-elect Trump has called climate change a hoax, led his supporters in chants of “drill baby drill” and said he’d pull out of the Paris climate agreement.

Many of the national climate policies that are most reducing planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions could be undone, climate solutions experts say.

The project will be just 1% of PECO’s total energy mix, enough to provide electricity to 3,000 homes. But climate activists see it as a win and good first step.

Numerous offshore wind projects have approvals and at least three are operating. Trump could prohibit future projects and exert leverage over ones that aren't as far along.

The funding is part of $3 billion for ports nationwide to tackle climate change and air pollution.

Trump said he would stop offshore wind on “day one” should he win the election. The wind industry worries about delays to permits and proponents worry about jobs.

The money will help the utility improve the safety of its distribution lines and reduce climate-warming emissions.