New Jersey LCV lauds renewed Murphy commitment to 100% clean energy by 2035 to lower costs, secure climate legacy

TRENTON, NJ: New Jersey League of Conservation Voters Executive Director Ed Potosnak has issued the following statement in response to Governor Murphy’s pledge in his State of the State address to push for passage of legislation ensuring New Jersey achieves 100% clean energy by 2035:

We’re proud of Governor Murphy for charting a clean energy future in his State of the State address that will clean our air and lower costs for working families and local businesses. We know that clean energy costs less than dirty oil and gas, and Governor Murphy’s plan to enshrine these goals in law will allow children with asthma and seniors with heart disease to breathe easier — even as we create thousands of union jobs here in New Jersey.

At a time when Donald Trump is planning massive giveaways to the billionaire CEOs of oil and gas companies, New Jersey must be at the forefront of delivering cleaner and cheaper energy to position our state as a leader in the renewable energy revolution.

Legislation that puts New Jersey on the path to 100% clean energy by 2035 would cement Governor Murphy’s legacy as the nation’s greenest governor, and we look forward to working with him and with environmental champions in the Legislature to deliver real results for working families who deserve to breathe cleaner air, save money on their energy bills and address the worst impacts of climate change.

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