While a chance to end the drought and appoint a N.J. Board of Public Utilities member from the Jersey Shore has existed for more than year, it was punctuated last week amid the resignation of a sitting commissioner and reports outgoing Gov. Phil Murphy intends to fill the seats before leaving office.

“Specific to our energy policies, the Board of Public Utilities, the Democratic majority in theLegislature, and Gov. Phil Murphy have all failed New Jersey.