Green New Headache: Dems flee gov’s green ‘Energy Master Plan’ as election approaches
Story by Charles Creitz • 18h
A prominent New Jersey Democrat running for governor this year publicly split from leftist Gov. Phil Murphy’s green "Energy Master Plan" as Garden State residents brace for 20% or worse increases in utility costs by summertime.
Former state Senate President Steve Sweeney called for an immediate halt to Murphy’s comprehensive roadmap to 100% clean energy by 2050, saying his "foremost priority" if elected is to make the notoriously pricy state an affordable place to live.
"The recent increases in utility bills demonstrate how overly ambitious targets for a zero-carbon future can negatively impact our residents. We need to take a step back and reassess policies that could drive costs even higher," Sweeney said on NJ-101.5FM.
Rate hikes of 17-21% can be expected throughout the state, via Jersey Central Power & Light, Atlantic City Electric, PSEG and New York-based Rockland Electric, according to 101.5.
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