NEW JERSEY ENERGY ECONOMICS
NEW JERSEY ENERGY ECONOMICS
New Jersey residents, taxpayers, and business owners need to understand how state policies will affect them now and, in the future. Part of fulfilling our mission is stoking a more honest and robust debate about the future of energy in the state.
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90%
of all the state’s energy is from hydrocarbons
98%
of vehicles on the roads use petroleum
85%
of the state’s residential homes and commercial buildings are heated with natural gas or propane fuel
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Garden State Initiative Report: The Aspirations and Economics of the New Jersey Energy Master Plan
May 1, 2024
Report titled “The Aspirations and Economics of the New Jersey Energy Master Plan” headlines GSI’s Annual Policy Forum in New Brunswick For Immediate Release Contact: Audrey Lane, GSI President Click here to view the report Morristown, May 1, 2024 – Garden State Initiative (GSI) teamed up with renowned energy policy expert Mark P. Mills on a research report that analyzes…
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THE LATEST WORK ON NEW JERSEY ENERGY ECONOMICS
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PODCAST: Aspirations and Economics of the New Jersey Energy Master Plan with Mark Mills and Dianne Solomon
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Questions about the Aspirations and Economics of the New Jersey Energy Master Plan With Former Board of Public Utilities President…
PODCAST: Assemblyman Scharfenberger Raises Red Flags about Declining Energy and The NJ Energy Master Plan
May 17, 2024
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RELEASE: Garden State Initiative Partners with Renowned Energy Policy Expert Mark P. Mills on Research Paper NJ’s Energy Master Plan
May 1, 2024
Report titled “The Aspirations and Economics of the New Jersey Energy Master Plan” headlines GSI’s Annual Policy Forum in New…
Garden State Initiative Report: The Aspirations and Economics of the New Jersey Energy Master Plan
May 1, 2024
Report titled “The Aspirations and Economics of the New Jersey Energy Master Plan” headlines GSI’s Annual Policy Forum in New…
What now? New Jersey has to hit the reset button on its energy policy — and get it right
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Depending on where you stand when it comes to offshore wind development, the recent stunning announcement by the Danish power…
PODCAST: Electric Cars for Everyone in New Jersey?
September 18, 2023
Welcome to the GSI Briefing podcast – featuring guest host Audrey Lane, Policy Director of the Garden State Initiative. By now you’ve probably heard that Governor…
Enough talking. It’s time to deliver affordable and reliable energy to New Jersey
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For years, there has been a small group of voices questioning the true cost to ratepayers of implementing Gov. Phil…
New Jersey Must Look Elsewhere for Renewable Energy
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“With almost 140 miles of coastline, New Jersey is in a unique position to be the leader in this growing…
GSI’s Egea Talks Energy Issues on “New Jersey Politics”
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GSI's Regina Egea appeared on the December 3rd edition of "New Jersey Politics with Laura Jones" on MeTV to discuss…
This is why it’s time to revisit New Jersey’s clean energy options | Opinion
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More Bang for Our Buck: Revisiting the Garden State’s Clean Energy Subsidies
November 15, 2022
Analysis for GSI by Danielle Zanzalari, Ph.D. A recent poll from Pew Research shows that a majority of U.S. adults…
Following Europe’s Energy Lead Will Leave NJ Families in the Dark & Cold – GSI
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By Regina M. Egea, President, GSI Sometimes you have to wonder if anyone in Trenton is paying attention to what’s…
Op-Ed: Missteps behind America’s energy security challenges | Opinion
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The following op-ed appeared on NJ.com and in the Jersey Journal. By Regina M. Egea When the president made the…
New Jersey offshore wind project costs questioned
May 9, 2022
New Jersey’s decision to invest more than $500 million in infrastructure for offshore wind projects that will require the state…
NJ Energy Policies Disrespect Our Families by Leaving Us in the Dark and Cold – GSI
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By Regina M. Egea, President, GSI New Jersey families are paying electricity rates 16% above the U.S. average. Energy is…
Following California’s Energy Policies Could Leave New Jersey in the Dark – GSI
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By William J. Smith, GSI Staff Sometimes the consequences of your decisions catch up to you. Even when you’re in…
New Jersey’s Energy Future: At What Cost to You?
August 4, 2021
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