FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 21, 2020
Contact: Chris Donnelly, 732-280-9600 [email protected]
Ocean – Janice Fuller, New Jersey President of Anbaric, issued the following statement today regarding Governor Murphy signing into law S3985/ A5663, which expands the definition of a “qualified offshore wind project.”
“This new law makes tremendous progress toward creating efficient and successful transmission infrastructure to deliver wind energy generated off the coast of New Jersey to our electric grid. Allowing the Board of Public Utilities to bid projects specifically for open-access transmission is an enormous step forward in creating a more robust, affordable offshore wind industry in New Jersey, while minimizing the impact on our ocean environment and critical fisheries.
“This legislation will allow for increased competition in future offshore wind solicitations. Open-access transmission enables wind generators to plug into a planned, efficient system that delivers more energy with less risk while protecting the environment.
“Progressive steps such as those made possible through this law, coupled with Governor Murphy’s laudable offshore wind goals, will further solidify New Jersey’s place as a national leader in renewable energy. We thank Governor Murphy for signing this bill, Senator Smith and Assemblyman McKeon for their dedication to this issue and for championing this legislation.”
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