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An Update from Affordable Energy for NJ
It is no secret the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on both the health and economic security of New Jersey residents. Millions of dollars are being diverted to fund health care initiatives, non-essential businesses are forced to close doors, and unemployment...
Energy plan favors Murphy agenda over sound policy, and South Jersey loses
In South Jersey, people need smart energy solutions that drive new development and sustainable economic growth — something that has been missing for far too long due to poor policy decisions in Trenton. However, Gov. Phil Murphy and his administration’s new Energy...
New Jersey’s unrealistic energy master plan jeopardizes our future | Opinon
As a coastal community on the Eastern Seaboard, few other states in the nation have the same vested interest in solutions to climate change than New Jersey. That is why we anticipated the state to release a new energy master plan that would be both challenging in its...
Unbalanced alternative energy subsidies will hurt NJ consumers | Robinson
All reasonable New Jerseyans, including Gov. Murphy, understand that the state must do everything it can to curb greenhouse gas emissions. In that light, the governor’s recently proposed energy plan has the right aim. A requirement, for example, for builders to take...
Murphy’s ambitious energy plan will saddle taxpayers with additional expenses | Opinion
By Bob Prunetti When I led the Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce and served as Mercer County executive, I got a firsthand look at the importance of smart planning. I also came to recognize the critical role of energy, especially to the consumers who use and pay for...
Groups forms to effect energy master plan
A coalition of labor, energy, business and civic groups have launched Affordable Energy for New Jersey to help shape energy policy following the release of New Jersey’s Energy Master Plan. The group includes the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce, New Jersey Business...
CEA Helps Launch Affordable Energy for New Jersey Coalition Along with Labor, Business Allies
TRENTON, NJ – Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA) today joined civic, labor, energy and business groups to launch Affordable Energy for New Jersey, a group working to ensure New Jersey residents continue to have safe, reliable and affordable energy choices in the wake of...
Affordable Energy for New Jersey Coalition Launches with Support of Business, Labor, Civic and Energy Interests
Affordable Energy for New Jersey Coalition Launches with Support of Business, Labor, Civic and Energy Interests Statewide Coalition Seeks to Shape Energy Policy Citing Major Concerns about New Jersey’s Misguided Energy Master Plan (Trenton, NJ) – In response to the...
New Jersey business group worried about governor’s energy plan, potential for end to use of natural gas
The state of New Jersey is in the process of transitioning to a low carbon economy, which means businesses in the state may be faced with new regulations. Gov. Phil Murphy issued an executive order that puts the state on a path of transitioning to 100 percent clean...
Business leaders fear climate-change regulations will add to costs, stunt growth
An upcoming cascade of new state regulations to respond to climate change is causing trepidation in the business community even before being issued by the state Department of Environmental Protection, business leaders said. Spokespeople for the New Jersey Chamber of...
Kean, Thompson Slam Gov. Murphy’s Energy Master Plan to Shut Off Natural Gas by 2050
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy’s Energy Master Plan unveiled last week to address climate change has drawn sharp criticism from 30th District Assemblymen Edward “Ned” Thomson and Sean Kean. Both lawmakers, whose district includes Belmar and Lake Como, claim that EMP’s...
Gov. Murphy’s Energy Plan: Here’s Why Critics Say It’ll Cost You
Gov. Phil Murphy has a new energy plan that's intended to fight climate change, but critics say it may have a big impact on your wallet. Murphy unveiled the state's "Energy Master Plan" on Monday, outlining key strategies to reach the administration's goal of 100...
Sweeney Emphasizes Role of Natural Gas in Meeting State’s Energy Needs
Trenton – Senate President Steve Sweeney issued the following statement today emphasizing the role of natural gas in meeting the state’s energy needs and making the transition to clean fuels: “As we make the transition to clean fuels and renewable sources of energy,...
Poll finds strong support for natural gas in N.J. — and draws sharp defense from ELEC825 officials
The bottom line is, New Jersey residents want to be cooking with gas — according to the results of a poll that were issued recently by the Engineers Labor-Employer Cooperative 825. And the organization made it clear it supports voters’ stance. With anticipation...