A power outage at a Pennsylvania propane distribution center has “severely disrupted” access to propane in the region, prompting Gov. Phil Murphy to declare a state of emergency on Thursday.
The state of emergency says a major energy complex in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania, is operating on an “intermittent” basis after a Nov. 21 power outage, leading to long wait times at propane facilities throughout the region. Murphy’s order temporarily loosens regulations on how long transporters of propane can work; instead of an 11-hour limit, workers can now transport propane for up to 14 hours a day.
Nearly 200,000 New Jerseyans use propane to heat their homes, according to the governor’s office; snow is on the forecast for much of the state this weekend, and temperatures will dip below freezing even if flakes don’t arrive…