U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew speaks of the potential harm to shore communities from offshore wind farm projects.
U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew sent a letter to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) on Monday, demanding a public hearing to allow South Jersey residents to voice their concerns over the outrageous spikes in their electricity bills.
"I have heard from thousands of constituents across the district who have seen their energy bills skyrocket compared to last year with no explanation as to why," Van Drew said in a news release. "We must get to the bottom of what is driving these unreasonable increases, whether it is linked to offshore wind turbines, smart meter installations, or something else entirely.”
He called for a “thorough investigation with a public hearing, and until we have answers, any energy hikes should be immediately halted.”
Van Drew said that South Jersey residents should not be “forced to shoulder this additional burden, especially at a time when record-high inflation is already straining household budgets under this administration. I demand the NJBPU take immediate action to alleviate this strain and protect our residents from these unjust financial burdens."
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