US EditionSherrill Declares State Of Emergency In 1st Day As Governor
- On Jan. 20, 2026, Mikie Sherrill was sworn in as New Jersey's 57th governor and second female chief executive, signing two executive orders onstage at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark.
- Facing energy bills rising as much as 20%, Sherrill campaigned on freezing electricity rates and lowering costs, making energy affordability a central promise to New Jersey voters and ratepayers.
- Executive order number one directs use of funds to offset rate hikes and empowers the Board of Public Utilities to pause utility actions, while executive order number two declares a state of emergency and creates a Nuclear Power Task Force.
- PJM Interconnection's recent capacity shortfall and price surge mean New Jersey customers face over $4 billion in new obligations, while short-term relief will include credits funded partly by a state fee on electricity providers.
- To avoid brownouts and meet deadlines, state agencies and developers must fast-track projects before the July 2026 and end of 2027 deadlines, according to Sherrill’s orders.
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Mikie Sherrill declares state of emergency on New Jersey utility costs during inaugural speech
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, who was sworn in on Tuesday, signed her first executive orders before she finished her inauguration speech."So, right now, yes, before I even finish this speech, I am going to sign my first in a series of executive orders to declare a State of Emergency on Utility Costs," Sherrill told the crowd.The first executive order directs the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) to consider pausing or adjusting proc…
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NJ Gov. Sherrill Declares Energy Emergency, Moves to Rein In Electric Rates
Newly inaugurated New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill spent her first minutes in office signing a pair of executive orders, both aimed at addressing the rapidly rising utility costs in the state. The first order allows the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU), which regulates the state’s electric companies, to block utilities from increasing electric bills. Specifically, the order grants the BPU the authority to “set just and reasonable public …
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