As New Jersey shifts to renewable energy, residents pay 6% more than national average

New Jersey residents are feeling the pressure of higher energy bills, with the average household spending about $258 per month—which is a staggering amount $3,096 per yearin line with the Garden State Initiative.

This is 6% higher than the national average $2,930 per year, and it could soon be even more expensive. The state’s clean energy push, while well-intentioned, will likely result in even greater cost increases in the near future.

One of the main reasons for this price hike is New Jersey’s ambitious goal of moving to 100% clean energy by 2050. While these efforts sound great on paper, the reality is a bit more complicated. Nuclear power, which accounted for nearly 40% of New Jersey’s energy supply, is slowly being phased out as large plants like Oyster Creek close.

According to Energy EI, this leaves a large gap in the power grid that renewable energy sources such as wind and solar have not yet been able to fully fill.

Speaking of renewables, offshore wind projects in New Jersey have been hit by delays and cost overruns. The state had planned to deploy more than 7,500 megawatts of offshore wind by 2035, but obstacles like construction delays and high upfront costs have created significant challenges.

These complications not only affect the timeline for green energy adoption, but also raise utility prices as infrastructure and development costs are often passed on to consumers.

With the continued high level of energy consumption, which averages 1308 kWh per household per month — residents are likely to feel the financial squeeze even more as the state shifts away from cheaper and more reliable energy sources such as natural gas and nuclear power.

While clean energy is the future, it looks like the path to getting there will come at a high cost to New Jersey residents.

As New Jersey shifts to renewable energy, residents pay 6% more than national average

New Jersey residents are feeling the pressure of higher energy bills, with the average household spending about $258 per month—which is a staggering amount $3,096 per yearin line with the Garden State Initiative.

This is 6% higher than the national average $2,930 per year, and it could soon be even more expensive. The state’s clean energy push, while well-intentioned, will likely result in even greater cost increases in the near future.

One of the main reasons for this price hike is New Jersey’s ambitious goal of moving to 100% clean energy by 2050. While these efforts sound great on paper, the reality is a bit more complicated. Nuclear power, which accounted for nearly 40% of New Jersey’s energy supply, is slowly being phased out as large plants like Oyster Creek close.

According to Energy EI, this leaves a large gap in the power grid that renewable energy sources such as wind and solar have not yet been able to fully fill.

Speaking of renewables, offshore wind projects in New Jersey have been hit by delays and cost overruns. The state had planned to deploy more than 7,500 megawatts of offshore wind by 2035, but obstacles like construction delays and high upfront costs have created significant challenges.

These complications not only affect the timeline for green energy adoption, but also raise utility prices as infrastructure and development costs are often passed on to consumers.

With the continued high level of energy consumption, which averages 1308 kWh per household per month — residents are likely to feel the financial squeeze even more as the state shifts away from cheaper and more reliable energy sources such as natural gas and nuclear power.

While clean energy is the future, it looks like the path to getting there will come at a high cost to New Jersey residents.
Elderly New York woman forced to withdraw money from ATM in broad daylight robbery

NEW YORK — The New York Police Department is asking for help identifying two people wanted in connection with a robbery at the 45th Precinct.

On Friday, August 30, 2024, at approximately 2:00 p.m., a 78-year-old woman was approached by two unknown males near 12 Westchester Square. The suspects grabbed the woman by the arm and forced her to make two separate ATM withdrawals for unknown amounts. After the robbery, the men fled on foot. The victim did not report any injuries.

Anyone with information about the suspects is asked to contact the New York Police Department.
Amber Alert: Philadelphia Police Ask for Public’s Help Find Missing 17-Year-Old and Her 1-Year-Old Son

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating 17-year-old Nyauniah Bacon and her 1-year-old son, Syven Bacon, who were reported missing. Nyauniah left her home in the 2400 block of West Hagert Street on September 12, 2024, at approximately 5 p.m. She has full custody of her son.

Nyauniah is described as being 5’3″ tall, weighing 175 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. She was last seen wearing a black bodysuit, brown pants and sandals. The clothing description for her son, Syven, is currently unknown.

Anyone with information regarding the missing person’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Central Detective Division at 215-686-3093.