CHICAGO — Exelon Corporation (NYSE: EXC) today issued the following statement following New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s decision to sign a zero emissions certificate program into law:
“Exelon commends New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy for taking a national leadership role in recognizing the environmental value of the state’s nuclear fleet, advancing other clean energy policies and putting New Jersey on a path to achieve its carbon emissions goals by signing into law a package of legislation that will help to preserve 90 percent of New Jersey’s carbon-free power, protect 5,800 jobs and save residents and businesses $400 million on their electric bills.”