Humberto Sanchez

Energy New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill holds up some just signed executive orders during her inauguration ceremony in Newark, N.J., Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed three energy measures she said would help lower electricity prices.

Energy The Hope Creek Generating Station nuclear power plant is in Lower Alloways Creek Township, N.J., on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey) The New Jersey Legislature approved a raft of energy-focused bills this week designed to help lower electricity costs.

A bipartisan group of 11 Western state governors agreed to establish a task force to help accelerate permitting of electricity transmission projects and promote the development of a stronger grid. In a joint statement this week, the governors said building new and upgrading existing  transmission infrastructure is essential to growing the economy and maintaining energy security in the face of a growing demand for electricity.