Says NJ Residents & Businesses Need Affordable Mix of Energy
Senator Anthony M. Bucco said statewide electricity rate hikes that will take effect this summer highlight the risk to consumers of Governor Phil Murphy’s extreme green energy plan that would phase out natural gas and force New Jerseyans to switch to electric appliances and expensive electric vehicles.
Sen. Anthony M. Bucco said statewide electricity rate hikes that will take effect this summer highlight the risk to consumers of Gov. Phil Murphy’s extreme green energy plan that would phase out natural gas and force New Jerseyans to switch to electric appliances and expensive electric vehicles. (SenateNJ.com)
“Electric rates will rise across New Jersey by up to 7% this summer,” said Bucco (R-25). “Thankfully, most people use an affordable mix of energy for their homes and businesses, so that hike in electric rates will be offset by dropping natural gas prices. Under Governor Murphy’s plan to electrify everything, however, there would be no relief and people would be forced to pay more to turn on their lights, heat their homes, and charge their cars. The governor’s plan, if implemented, will lead to huge increases in energy bills for New Jersey.”
