Support Offshore Wind Power in New Jersey
- by: Care2.com
- recipient: New Jersey Governor Chris Christie
The ongoing energy crisis has led to the development and implementation of many alternative energy sources. Now, New Jersey is considering the installation of offshore windmills in an attempt to generate wind power. The Koch brothers, however, appear to have other plans for the state.
The Kochs' released an analysis through their group, Americans for Prosperity, the costs and benefits of the offshore wind power plans that grossly misrepresents the effects of going forwards with the project.
The U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. Department of Interior released a different studying highlighting the many benefits of the project including reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, creation of jobs and provision of "cost-competitive electricity" to coastal regions. The Koch brothers have clearly misrepresented the New Jersey wind power project.
Demand that Governor Christie ignore their input and green light the project.
Finding alternative sources of energy is crucial, and the offshore wind power plan is an excellent place to start.
The Koch brothers are currently pushing for this plan to die, and their "cost-benefit analysis" grossly misinterprets the realities of green lighting the project.
This project would reduce dependence on foreign oil, and create thousands of desperately needed jobs.
New Jersey needs to put the wind power plans into effect. Do not let the Koch brothers sway the decision to implement offshore wind power.
