Murphy Supports BPU’s Decision on Fourth Offshore Wind Solicitation
Statement by Governor Murphy on the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities’ Fourth Offshore Wind Solicitation
“Developing the offshore wind industry in New Jersey is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to create tens of thousands of jobs, drive an entirely new manufacturing supply chain, and secure energy independence. This is especially critical during a time when new energy generation is needed to provide our residents and business with reliable, cost-effective energy solutions.
“However, the offshore wind industry is currently facing significant challenges, and now is the time for patience and prudence. I support the BPU’s decision on the fourth offshore wind solicitation, and I hope the Trump Administration will partner with New Jersey to lower costs for consumers, promote energy security, and create good-paying construction and manufacturing jobs.”
The governor just doesn’t get it. Offshore wind is extremely expensive, unreliable, requires huge taxpayer subsidies and backup energy sources from gas and coal, has negative consequences for the ocean environment; and wind turbines, despite all the expense of building them, do not last very long. The NJ energy plan is is a woke dream of a departing governor who created an energy plan by executive order, without input from the legislature. Kill it and move on. Nuclear is a much better option for the next 50 to 60 years