""If that makes sense in the future, New Jersey will move into it," the governor said, indicating a cautious approach to offshore wind development."
""The president has put a moratorium on all leases for offshore wind, which has effectively ended the offshore wind movement for now in New Jersey," she added, highlighting federal impacts on state energy plans."
"Murphy pushed hard for the Garden State to reach that goal. Under his administration, the state Board of Public Utilities approved five wind projects for subsidies."
"New Jersey invested hundreds of millions of dollars to turn South Jersey into a hub of offshore wind construction, but the industry was rocked by pandemic-era supply chain issues and post-pandemic inflation."
Governor Mikie Sherrill presented an 'all-of-the-above model' for New Jersey's energy strategy, emphasizing nuclear power, solar, and battery storage while avoiding commitments to offshore wind. The offshore wind industry, once a key component of the state's energy plans, has stalled due to inflation and federal moratoriums. Sherrill's approach contrasts sharply with her predecessor, Phil Murphy, who aimed for significant offshore wind energy production by 2040. The previous administration's initiatives faced challenges from supply chain disruptions and rising costs.
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