Energy

Sea Isle City, NJ - Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement after eight dolphins washed up and died on a Sea Isle City beach yesterday, and reiterated his call for a moratorium on all offshore wind projects until adequate investigations are held.  "When half a dozen whales washed ashore on South Jersey beaches, and I questioned the possibility that… Read more »

Today, Rep. Van Drew (R-NJ) was joined by Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME), Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD), and Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) in sending a bipartisan letter to the Secretary of Commerce, Gina Raimondo, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Administrator, Richard Spinrad, and the Director of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), Liz Klein, inquiring an… Read more »

Today, Congressman Van Drew (R-NJ) and Congressman Harris (R-MD) renewed their calls for the immediate halt of all offshore wind activity until proper investigations are held. It must be discovered if windmill construction is a contributing factor to the fourteen whales that have washed ashore along the east coast since December 1st.    "From the beginning, I have… Read more »

New Jersey - Today, Congressman Van Drew expressed his complete opposition to the implementation of offshore wind projects off the coast of South Jersey being rushed by President Biden and Governor Murphy. “Since these offshore wind projects were announced, I have expressed my concerns and reservations, and they have not wavered,” said Congressman Van Drew.… Read more »

Today, Congressman Van Drew issued a statement criticizing California for announcing the ban of gas-powered cars by 2035, and then days later telling people to "avoid charging electric vehicles" due to strains on their energy grid.  "If California cannot handle increased energy demands amid a heat wave, how does the state expect to handle every single Californian to own an electric… Read more »

Today, Congressman Van Drew called on President Biden to expand sanctions on Russia and increase domestic production of oil and gas.  "Last night during President Biden's State of the Union address, he stated that he wants to 'buy American' and increase American manufacturing," said Congressman Van Drew. "Yet, in the midst of an unprovoked attack on Ukraine, the United States is… Read more »

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 10, 2019 CONTACT – Mackenzie Lucas 1(202) 225-6572 Congressman Jeff Van Drew announced today the award of the competitive Rural Energy for America Program Renewable Energy Systems & Energy Efficiency Improvement Grant. The grant totaling $60,862 was awarded to the Salem County-based rail product supplier CMI-Promex Inc to be used in… Read more »

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 12, 2019 CONTACT – Mackenzie Lucas 1(202) 225-6572 Congressman Jeff Van Drew announces the award of the competitive Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) totaling $435,433.56 to fire stations in New Jersey’s Second Congressional District. The award will be split between four fire departments throughout the district in South Jersey.… Read more »

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 12, 2019 CONTACT – Mackenzie Lucas 1(202) 225-6572 Congressman Jeff Van Drew announces the award of the competitive Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) totaling $435,433.56 to fire stations in New Jersey’s Second Congressional District. The award will be split between four fire departments throughout the district in South… Read more »