Mayor Rodrick: Democrats and Republicans Must Work Together to Address Skyrocketing Electric Bills and Power Outages
As we find ourselves in the midst of a scorching summer in Toms River, our community is grappling with a distressing challenge: rapidly rising electric bills and an alarming increase in power…
New Jersey sues Trump administration over suspended electric vehicle infrastructure funding
New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin filed suit Tuesday against the Trump administration, challenging its decision to indefinitely halt the disbursement of federally approved funding for electric vehicle infrastructure. Platkin joined…
Teens in ski masks rob 17-year-old in Pasadena, flee on electric bike
Anne Arundel County Police are searching for two masked teenage suspects who robbed a 17-year-old boy in Pasadena Friday evening, making off with his wallet and personal items before fleeing the scene…
Electric bike rider seriously injured in crash with sedan in Gloucester Township
An electric bike rider sustained serious injuries Saturday morning after a collision with a sedan at a busy intersection in Gloucester Township, according to local police. The crash occurred at approximately 11:39…
New bill seeks to end New Jersey’s electric societal benefits charges
TRENTON, NJ — A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Legislature would eliminate the recovery of demand side management (DSM) program costs—such as energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives—through the state’s…
Electric scooter suspected in Cape May basement blaze, officials say
CAPE MAY, N.J. — A fire that broke out in the basement of a Cape May home Thursday afternoon is believed to have been sparked by a charging electric scooter, according to…
Murphy’s energy gamble backfires as Electric bills set to surge 20% after failed green push
TRENTON, N.J. — Electric rates in New Jersey are poised to spike by as much as 20% this summer, as Republican lawmakers tore into the Murphy administration’s energy policies during a six-hour…
New Jersey Lawmakers Seek to Cap Electric and Gas Hikes at 2% Annually Amid Huge Spikes
Trenton, NJ – As New Jersey residents grapple with escalating electric and gas bills, a new legislative proposal, Bill A5446, has emerged in the 2024-2025 session to curb the financial strain on…
Hakeem Jeffries Admits the “Quiet Part” on Electric Vehicle Mandate: A Scam Out of Reach for Most Americans
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and New York Governor Kathy Hochul might not be happy today after New York Congressman Hakeem Jeffries said the quiet part out loud about…
Phil Murphy Wants to Help You, By Forcing You to Buy an Electric Car
TRENTON, NJ—New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is only looking out for your interests and those of your children and grandchildren. That’s why he is forcing you to buy an EV by 2035.…
South Jersey Could See 8% Electric Bill Hike if Approved by New Jersey Board of Public Utilities
TRENTON, N.J. — Lawmakers from New Jersey’s 9th Legislative District are calling on the state Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to reject Atlantic City Electric’s proposed 8% rate increase, citing concerns over…
EV Manufacturers Slashing Costs as Electric Vehicle Mandate Prepares for Quick Death Under Trump
Major automakers like General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis are scaling back their electric vehicle (EV) and autonomous car initiatives by cutting costs through layoffs and production adjustments. Despite significant investment in these…
Electric vehicle charging stations bring green energy boost to Seaside Heights
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — Six dual-port electric vehicle charging stations have been installed in Seaside Heights as part of a Supplemental Environmental Project (SEP) stemming from a settlement with the New Jersey…
The World is No Longer Safe, Woman Says As She Attacked Electric Substation, Hung From Wires
SALT LAKE CITY, UT — A suspect was arrested for allegedly damaging equipment at a power substation in Salt Lake County on Wednesday, resulting in a power outage for more than 800…
New Jersey Allocates $30 Million for Electric School Buses
TRENTON, N.J. — Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette announced on Wednesday the state’s first round of funding for electric school buses, allocating $15 million in grants to help local districts purchase…
N.J. expands electric vehicle charging access with new utility requirements
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) announced on Wednesday the adoption of new minimum filing requirements (MFRs) for the state’s investor-owned electric distribution companies (EDCs) to expand…
New Jersey Electric Grid Can’t Handle Flood of EV’s Under Murphy Gas Car Ban
TRENTON, NJ – The power grid in New Jersey is barely capable of keeping the lights on in New Jersey during extreme weather events and when New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s gas…
Man assaulted and robbed of electric bike on Willis Avenue Bridge
MANHATTAN, N.Y. — A 25-year-old man was assaulted and robbed while riding his electric bicycle on the Willis Avenue Bridge on Friday, September 20, 2024, according to police reports. The incident occurred…
New Jersey’s Electric Bills Have Doubled As Gov Continues Support of Flailing Wind Power Agenda
If you thought summer in New Jersey was just about beach trips and backyard barbecues, think again. This year, it’s also about the jaw-dropping energy bills that have residents shaking their heads…
Electric Vehicles for Thee, Gas Guzzlers for Me, New Jersey Governor’s Hypocrisy on Gas Car Ban
Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey is pursuing an ambitious plan to phase out the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles in the state, starting with restrictions in 2027 and aiming for a…
Fire Damages Centreville Home; Cause Linked to Electric Bike Battery
CENTREVILLE, Md. — A house fire at 113 Frederick Drive in Centreville resulted in an estimated $13,000 in damages late Monday night. The fire, which occurred in a two-story, single-family residence owned…