Senate Democrats Reject GOP-Proposed Amendments Aimed at Easing New Jersey Energy Costs - WRNJ Radio

Senate Democrats reject GOP-proposed amendments aimed at easing New Jersey energy costs - WRNJ Radio

TRENTON, N.J. — A series of proposed amendments from Senate Republicans intended to address rising energy costs in New Jersey were voted down by Senate Democrats on Monday, June 2. The proposed amendments were offered in response to a 20% increase in electricity rates that took effect recently, impacting households across the state. Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco (R-25), along with Senators Michael Testa (R-1), Holly Schepisi (R-39), …

Amid Soaring Electricity Costs, NJ Senate Pushes For Investigation

By Cora LeCates and Justus WilhoitA day after New Jersey consumers began paying as much as 20% more for electricity, the state Senate passed two bills aimed at investigating the reasons behind the soaring prices.The Senateon June 2  unanimously passed S4318/A5466, which directs the Board of Public Utilities to conduct a year-long study on the impact data centers have on utility rates. The centers use tremendous amounts of electricity to process …