Last week, Governor Christie signed legislation to support the development of wind farms off the Jersey shore. The bill calls for at least 1,100 megawatts of offshore wind - or enough to power roughly 350,000 New Jersey homes.
“With this new legislation, New Jersey could be the first state in America to build offshore wind,” said Matt Elliott, Clean Energy Advocate for Environment New Jersey. “This shows real leadership on the part of the Legislature and Governor Christie, and will position our state as a pioneer on clean energy and green jobs in this country.”
Offshore wind farms have successfully operated in Europe for over two decades, generating pollution-free energy with little environmental impact. So far, not a single offshore wind turbine has been built in the U.S.
“When it comes to energy, it’s time to move into the 21st century and kick our fossil habit once and for all. We applaud New Jersey for leading America’s long overdue transition to a clean energy future,” said Elliott.
“Just in the past few months, we’ve seen just how costly and dangerous fossil fuels really are. The Gulf oil spill, melting glaciers, and extreme weather patters are all painful reminders of just how important this legislation is. Offshore wind is a critical part of the solution,” Elliott concluded.
“With this new legislation, New Jersey could be the first state in America to build offshore wind,” said Matt Elliott, Clean Energy Advocate for Environment New Jersey. “This shows real leadership on the part of the Legislature and Governor Christie, and will position our state as a pioneer on clean energy and green jobs in this country.”
Offshore wind farms have successfully operated in Europe for over two decades, generating pollution-free energy with little environmental impact. So far, not a single offshore wind turbine has been built in the U.S.
“When it comes to energy, it’s time to move into the 21st century and kick our fossil habit once and for all. We applaud New Jersey for leading America’s long overdue transition to a clean energy future,” said Elliott.
“Just in the past few months, we’ve seen just how costly and dangerous fossil fuels really are. The Gulf oil spill, melting glaciers, and extreme weather patters are all painful reminders of just how important this legislation is. Offshore wind is a critical part of the solution,” Elliott concluded.
