Energy Heating Up as Top Issue This Cycle

August 23, 2023 | newjerseyglobe.com

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Republicans want to escalate energy policy into a major political issue this year as Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration defends controversial comments about electric vehicles. Read More: Click Here NJ SEED: Labor Day fast approaches and with it intensified campaigning for seats in the NJ Legislature. The future of energy – both availability and affordability – is shaping up to be a major issue. As off shore wind farms begin to grow, whales and dolphins continue to wash up on Jersey shores and much is yet to be learned about projected ratepayer costs for the implementation of the Murphy Administration’s Energy Master Plan. Republicans are looking to make energy and an EV car mandate key campaign issues. A Murphy staffer responds by saying in effect, “NJ love it or leave it”.