New Jersey's Plan to Spend Clean Energy Money Through 2025 to Fight Climate Change and Help Communities
Official: Murphy Administration Releases its Second RGGI Strategic Funding Plan Continuing Investments in Climate Change Reduction, Environmental Justice and Clean Energy through 2025
Reading: The Murphy Administration releases a second RGGI Strategic Funding Plan that continues existing investments in climate change reduction, environmental justice, and clean energy through 2025, extending prior RGGI spending strategy without major policy changes.
This funding comes from money earned when large power plants buy permits to pollute.
In clear language
New Jersey's governor released a plan for how to spend money from a regional cap-and-trade program (RGGI) through 2025, focusing on cutting carbon emissions, helping communities affected by pollution, and expanding clean energy. The plan continues previous efforts and adds new investments to address climate change. This funding comes from money earned when large power plants buy permits to pollute.
How does this affect you?
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Who does this affect?
- Residents in low-income and minority communities that face higher pollution exposure
- People interested in clean energy jobs and solar installations
- Communities working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
- Households seeking energy efficiency improvements in their homes
What can you do?
- Check if your community qualifies for environmental justice funding by visiting nj.gov/dep
- Look into clean energy job training programs in your area
- Apply for home energy efficiency rebates if available in your region
Timeline
- 2025-12-31
No New Jersey official has a verified action on this policy yet.
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