Van Drew Drives Offshore Wind Freeze

January 13, 2025 | njspotlightnews.org

For years, President-elect Donald Trump has furiously criticized renewable energy sources, including offshore wind farms. 

To freeze the offshore wind industry, Trump asked Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-2nd) to draft an executive order — something presidents issue without action from Congress — on the topic, Van Drew said.

Read More: Click Here

NJ SEED: An executive order pausing offshore wind development for six months would deal a severe blow to NJ’s plans to maximize this source of renewable energy. A temporary freeze is welcomed by the state’s important South Jersey fishing industry. NJ SEED has long advocated for an approach to the state’s future energy needs that is balanced and includes all sources of energy.