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Phil Murphy on Energy & Oil
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Wind farm smarter than drilling for oil
We are emerging as a global leader in offshore wind energy, where each dollar of investment will return nearly double to our economy, and where we are working to create thousands of good-paying union jobs. The Board of Public Utilities recently closed
the first solicitation for potential partners in building an 1,100-megawatt wind farm off our coast. I don't think it's a stretch to say that realizing our offshore wind-energy potential is much smarter than drilling for oil off the Jersey Shore.
Source: 2019 State of the State address to New Jersey legislature
, Jan 15, 2019
Protect our precious Jersey Shore from offshore drilling
We will resist the dangerous and wrong attempt to allow drilling for oil off our precious shore. We will not allow this threat to our environment and our economy to stand.
Our administration, along with the bipartisan support of our federal delegation, will not back down in our fight to protect the Jersey Shore from President Trump and the energy industry special interests.
A stronger and fairer New Jersey accepts the reality of climate change, invests aggressively in renewable energy, and upholds the goals of the Paris Climate Accord.
A stronger and fairer New Jersey means that someone has your back. I do.
Source: 2018 New Jersey Inauguration/State of the State speech
, Jan 16, 2018
Rejoin Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
Phil will immediately restore New Jersey's place in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). Governor Christie's decision to pull out not only slowed progress on lowering emissions, but it also cost New Jerseyans tens of millions of dollars that
should have been used to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase energy efficiency, and improve air quality in urban communities.Phil understands that we need to generate clean energy here in New Jersey and not import polluting electricity
from neighboring states while exporting jobs. That is why he will increase the amount of electricity utilities are required to purchase from local wind and solar sources. He will also make sure New Jersey develops its enormous offshore wind
opportunities, which will not only reduce our carbon footprint, but has the potential to create good, new jobs in New Jersey. Phil will also develop a plan for New Jersey to eventually reach 100% carbon-free electricity.
Source: 2017 N.J. gubernatorial campaign website, Murphy4NJ.com
, Jun 6, 2017
Raise gas tax to renew Transportation Trust Fund
Raise the gas tax (begrudgingly) to fund TTF: "I think it stinks," Murphy said. "But I've been on record for over two years: We have to raise the gas tax."Raising the state's 14.5-cent gasoline tax, second-lowest in the country, has been identified
by most as the only way to renew the state's Transportation Trust Fund, currently unable to pay for anything other than debt service.
While it's not a "perfect match," he suggested raising the Earned Income Tax Credit--a popular credit among working
class families--to 40 percent. Increasing that tax credit has been a part of multiple TTF plans proposed over the last few months. Raising the gas tax "is aggressive so it bothers the heck out of me," Murphy said. "But I hope we can find ways to cushion
the blow." But doing so would come with instant employment opportunities--thousands of construction workers are out of work due to Christie's mandated transportation work stoppage--and provide a needed investment in infrastructure, Murphy said.
Source: Asbury Park Press on 2017 New Jersey Gubernatorial race
, Aug 31, 2016
It stinks, but raise the gas tax to fund transportation
Raise the gas tax (begrudgingly) to fund TTF: "I think it stinks," Murphy said. "But I've been on record for over two years: We have to raise the gas tax." Raising the state's 14.5-cent gasoline tax, second-lowest in the country, has been identified by
most as the only way to renew the state's Transportation Trust Fund, currently unable to pay for anything other than debt service.A gasoline tax hike has become wildly unpopular in New Jersey, even at Murphy's event: There was only a smattering of
applause when he called for the tax to be raised. Raising the gas tax "is aggressive so it bothers the heck out of me," Murphy said. "But I hope we can find ways to cushion the blow." Doing so would come with instant employment opportunities--thousands
of construction workers are out of work due to Christie's mandated transportation work stoppage--and provide a needed investment in infrastructure, Murphy said.
Source: Asbury Park Press on 2017 New Jersey gubernatorial race
, Aug 31, 2016
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