TRENTON, NJ – A joint meeting of the Senate Select Committee and Assembly Communications Committee held on Friday brought the issue of energy affordability to the forefront in New Jersey.
The committees examined the growing concerns over rising energy costs in the state.
Senator Latham Tiver (R-08) discussed the current energy sector challenges.
He attributed the situation to Democratic policies that align with Governor Murphy’s energy plans, which include decommissioning nuclear and coal energy sources while phasing out natural gas.
Tiver stated that the increased demand for electricity, coupled with the removal of energy sources, has contributed to higher prices. He highlighted the stalled progress of initiatives like offshore wind, citing them as mismanaged and insufficient to replace decommissioned sources.
The senator described the situation as indicative of poor governance. He expressed concerns over the future affordability of energy in New Jersey.
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