Statement by Senate President Nicholas Scutari and Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin on Offshore Wind Development in New Jersey

 (TRENTON) – “Protecting ratepayers while ensuring a safe environment for future generations has always been our top priority. Unfortunately, Ørsted has repeatedly failed to live up to their commitments to meet those goals, and their failure has now impeded our clean energy efforts.

      We will continue to move forward and create a strong green energy economy that is both manufactured and constructed with union labor. However, these projects cannot be realized without absolute ratepayer protection.

      We will utilize every taxpayer safeguard included in the prior law and make all necessary legislative changes to protect New Jersey residents moving forward. We will continue to stand up for ratepayers, the Shore tourism industry, our economy, and a clean environment.”