Energy

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 »