Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew voiced his support for President Trump's plan aimed at preventing families from paying higher electricity bills due to the rapidly growing energy demands of large Artificial Intelligence data centers. The proposal urges grid operators to explore an emergency power auction that would make major technology companies and large data… Read more »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew expressed support for the administration's decision to pause offshore wind project construction across the country. The Department of the Interior paused several offshore wind projects following warnings from the Department of Defense that large offshore wind turbines could interfere with military radar systems and other critical national… Read more »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew announced that after direct negotiations with House leadership on the floor, he successfully secured an amendment addressing his serious concerns about offshore wind in the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery (SPEED) Act, which would reform the federal permitting process.
"I support real permitting reform, and the… Read more »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew released the following statement after Atlantic City Electric (ACE) stated it will work with Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill to reduce energy costs for New Jersey residents.
"I hope ACE and Governor-elect Sherrill are serious about lowering energy costs because families in South Jersey are hitting their breaking point," said Congressman… Read more »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew responded to Governor Murphy's latest plan to make his 100% clean energy-by-2035 agenda law before leaving office early next year.
"Everyone wants a cleaner energy future, but it has to be done in a way that is realistic, sustainable, and affordable," said Congressman Van Drew. "Right now, New Jersey families are paying some of the highest… Read more »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew condemned Governor Murphy and other Democrats for attempting to shift blame onto PJM Interconnection—a regional transmission organization that oversees electricity movement across 13 states, including New Jersey—while ignoring the very failed policies that caused New Jersey's energy crisis. In a letter last week, nine governors, including… Read more »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew released the following statement after Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind filed a petition with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities requesting to terminate its project off the coast of New Jersey.
"This is a huge win for South Jersey," said Congressman Van Drew. "For years, we have been fighting to protect our coastline, our economy, and our… Read more »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew released the following statement in response to the announcement that New Jersey utility companies are delaying the steep electricity increase that was set to take effect this month until the fall. While the hike is being postponed, consumers will still be expected to pay the full amount with the increase being spread out over a longer… Read more »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew released the following statement after New Jersey joined 16 other states in filing a lawsuit against President Trump for his executive order halting offshore wind.
"You cannot make this stuff up," said Congressman Van Drew. "The Murphy administration already burned through billions of your tax dollars on offshore wind projects… Read more »
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew slammed the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) for granting offshore wind developer Attentive Energy a one-year extension on $37.3 million in payments that were originally due in January.
"Once again, the NJBPU is choosing to protect big corporations instead of standing up for New Jersey families," said Congressman Van Drew.… Read more »
