{"id":400340,"date":"2025-09-05T19:28:56","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T17:28:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/climatescience.press\/?p=400340"},"modified":"2025-09-05T19:28:58","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T17:28:58","slug":"save-lbi-unveils-multipoint-plan-to-secure-reliable-and-affordable-electricity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/climatescience.press\/?p=400340","title":{"rendered":"Save LBI Unveils Multipoint Plan to Secure Reliable and Affordable Electricity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"723\" height=\"723\" data-attachment-id=\"400342\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/climatescience.press\/?attachment_id=400342\" 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Energy Crisis and Reconsider the Role of Offshore Wind Development<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">LBI Editors,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">LONG BEACH ISLAND, NJ, August 26, 2025 \u2014&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.savelbi.org\/\">Save Long Beach Island, Inc. (Save LBI),<\/a>&nbsp;a grass-roots organization with more than 10,000 supporters dedicated to sound energy policies and preserving our shore and ocean environment, today urged the New Jersey Legislature to put politics aside and enact meaningful laws that address the mounting energy crisis and reconsider the role of offshore wind development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The organization is proposing a multifaceted plan that would:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reduce the cost of importing electricity from PJM Interconnection by restoring affordable in-state baseload and high-demand \u201cpeaking\u201d capacity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shield NJ ratepayers from high costs associated with the significant energy demands of AI data centers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reconsider the role of offshore wind development, a failed experiment that depends on billions of dollars in taxpayer subsidies to deliver intermittent power while destroying the shore environment and disrupting local communities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrate leadership on greenhouse-gas reduction by increasing in-state nuclear capacity and demonstrating other carbon reducing measures for worldwide use\u2014 without mandating artificial renewable-energy quotas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Path to Energy Stability<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cDelivering reliable, affordable energy is vital to New Jersey residents and businesses and should be the responsibility of all of the State\u2019s elected representatives,\u201d said Save LBI president Bob Stern. \u201cEven before electricity rates jumped 20% in June, New Jersey rates were already among the highest in the nation at 33% above the national average.1 And two-thirds of that increase is tied to surging data-center demand across the PJM grid system2 on which the State now heavily relies.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The State\u2019s reliance on out-of-state power stems from the misguided belief that reliable, in-state \u201cbaseload\u201d power could be shut down and replaced by intermittent offshore wind energy that is costly as well as damaging to the environment and local shore communities. Today, New Jersey imports more than 25% of its power (about 5,000 megawatts) 3 from PJM at premium rates. By 2030, demand is projected to rise by another 1,200 megawatts \u2014 driven largely by new data centers that require steady baseload power 4 \u2014 which will lead to even higher costs and potential supply shortages.5 (For more background on the impact of current energy policy, see \u201cThe Rising Cost of Electricity in New Jersey\u201d on SaveLBI.org.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSave LBI is calling on the legislature to assert leadership over the NJ Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU), regardless of who occupies the Governor\u2019s office,\u201d Stern said. \u201cIt is the responsibility of our elected representatives \u2014 not regulators \u2014 to set energy policy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Save LBI\u2019s energy plan includes five distinct actions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Expand nuclear power. New Jersey\u2019s nuclear facilities in Salem and Hope Creek now supply more than 20 percent of the state\u2019s electricity and are critical to maintaining baseload reliability \u2014 the ability to generate a continuous supply of electricity across NJ. Several thousand megawatts of capacity could be added to these sites, as well as at the shuttered Oyster Creek Power Station in Lacey Township, by deploying Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and using existing transmission infrastructure.3 Under recent licensing streamlining procedures, the SMRs could come online in the 2029 to 2032 time frame.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deploy natural gas to ensure a reliable supply of energy. Modern combined-cycle and peaking units can deliver thousands of megawatts of reliable power and could be operational within three years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reconsider Offshore Wind. In recent years, the industry has faced significant public opposition, escalating costs, and widespread cancellations. Offshore wind projects are heavily dependent on taxpayer subsidies, unable to meet baseload demand, interfere with the accuracy of radar used for national defense and navigation, harm coastal tourism, and pose a serious threat to marine mammals, including the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale, to name a few of the many negatives. Offshore wind is also the most expensive source of energy:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The cost per unit of energy provided (1 megawatt-hour) for offshore wind of power delivered, including grid backup and interconnection costs, is about $300, which is two to almost four times higher than nuclear ($141\/MWh for large reactors, $101\/MWh for small modular reactors) or combined-cycle gas ($78\/MWh).6<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The 20-year cost to New Jersey ratepayers for the current 11,000 MW offshore wind p**** you, **** lan is staggering: $101 billion \u2014 adding roughly $11,000 per household, $95,000 per commercial user, and $796,000 per industrial user. 7 And these are conservative estimates that reflect outdated, lower pricing and exclude the cost of grid backup.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On a percentage basis, the Atlantic Shores South project (off the coast of Long Beach Island, Brigantine, and Atlantic City) alone would increase bills by 11% for residential users, 13% for commercial users, and 15% for industrial users.8<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New Jersey\u2019s full 11,000-megawatt plan would raise average bills by 33 percent in 2035 and 89% in 2045.9 Again, these estimates are conservative and do not factor in transmission and grid backup costs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taxpayers have already spent nearly $1 billion to build the unused Paulsboro Offshore Wind Manufacturing Facility and the New Jersey Wind Port staging area in Lower Alloways Creek. Billions more may be needed for turbine removal since current rules do not obligate developers to bear that cost. The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) has announced plans to revise leasing and permitting rules \u2014 rules that should stipulate turbine removal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Make data centers pay their fair share. AI\/data center demand is a major driver of PJM price increases. Without corrective measures, costs will continue to be unfairly shifted to households. The Legislature should direct BPU to ensure data centers cover the full cost of their demand, including transmission upgrades.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assume a global leadership position. Climate change is a global challenge. New Jersey alone cannot make a measurable impact, but it can lead by funding a comprehensive study of greenhouse-gas reduction and climate-preparedness strategies that can be deployed worldwide, and then demonstrating and exporting the most promising solutions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Given the status and history of offshore wind in New Jersey, the Legislature should consider rescinding the Offshore Wind Economic Development Act (OWEDA), which mandates artificial renewable energy goals, or \u2014 at a minimum \u2014 prohibit new offshore wind procurements until federal rules are revised and the removal of wind turbines is assured. (Notably, New Hampshire has already cancelled its offshore wind program).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAll energy sources have their pluses and negatives,\u201d concluded Stern, who served as a manager at the U.S. Department of Energy at a time when the country was looking to reduce its dependence on foreign oil. \u201cSelecting the best mix requires consideration of many factors, including availability, reliability, cost, longevity, and long-term environmental and social impact. Whenever you base policy on just one factor \u2014 especially something like climate change that the State can\u2019t meaningfully influence \u2014 you run into trouble.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">About Save LBI<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Save LBI is a not-for-profit, non-partisan organization that has been active in ongoing litigation and other efforts to protect the coastal and marine environment from the senseless industrialization of our oceans. The organization is led by Beach Haven, N.J. resident Bob Stern, a Ph.D. scientist with experience in environmental planning and environmental law. He is a former manager of the U.S. Department of Energy office responsible for overseeing environmental protection related to energy projects and the Bureau of Air Quality Planning within the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). For more information on Save LBI and its efforts, please visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.savelbi.org\/\">SaveLBI.org.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>REFERENCES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eia.gov\/electricity\/monthly\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U.S. Energy Information Administration: Electric Power Monthly<\/a>, July 2025&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/rpa.org\/news\/lab\/whats-happening-with-electricity-rates-in-new-jersey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Regional Plan Association (RPA): What\u2019s happening with electric rates in New Jersey?<\/a>, August 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/whitestrandllc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Propsed_NJEnergyPolicyReport.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Whitestrand LLC \u2013 Wanted: A New Jersey Energy Policy that Works and is Affordable<\/a>, August 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pjm.com\/-\/media\/DotCom\/planning\/res-adeq\/load-forecast\/pseg-documentation.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PSE&amp;G 2025 Load Forecast Adjustments<\/a>, December 2024 and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pjm.com\/-\/media\/DotCom\/library\/reports-notices\/load-forecast\/2025-load-report.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PJM 2025 Long-Term Load Forecast Report<\/a>, January 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">5.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawofrenewableenergy.com\/2024\/12\/articles\/energy-policy\/ferc\/pjm-files-reliability-resource-initiative-at-ferc-requesting-expansion-of-transition-cycle-2-for-reliability-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tariff Revision for Reliability Resource Initiative by PJM Interconnection LLC (FERC docket ER 25-712-000)<\/a>, December 13, 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">6.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/whitestrandllc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/LCOE_Study.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Whitestrand LLC: A Comparison of the Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) of Various Generating Sources<\/a>, January, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">7.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/whitestrandllc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ImpactOfOffshoreWindOnElectricRatesLBT10.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Whitestrand LLC: Impact of New Jersey Offshore Wind Program on State Electric Rates<\/a>, November 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">8.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/whitestrandllc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/EconomicAnalyisisOf-TheASSouthProject.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Whitestrand LLC: Economic Analysis of the Atlantic Shores, South Offshore South Wind Project<\/a>, August 2024 9.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/whitestrandllc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AnalysisOfNJerseyEMP.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Whitestrand LLC: Analysis of the New Jersey Energy Master Plan<\/a>, May, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savelbi.org\">https:\/\/www.savelbi.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>NOTE: You are welcome to comment on this article, but WUWT is still in the middle of an upgrade. 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This post may or may not survive.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>See&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wattsupwiththat.com\/2025\/08\/23\/wuwt-upgrade-coming-some-downtime-required\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this post<\/a>&nbsp;for more information.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-jetpack-videopress jetpack-videopress-player\" style=\"\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"jetpack-videopress-player__wrapper\"> <div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label='VideoPress Video Player' width='723' height='723' src='https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/ZeGYnQvA?cover=1&amp;autoPlay=1&amp;controls=1&amp;loop=1&amp;muted=0&amp;persistVolume=1&amp;playsinline=0&amp;preloadContent=metadata&amp;useAverageColor=1&amp;hd=0' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen data-resize-to-parent=\"true\" allow='clipboard-write'><\/iframe><script src='https:\/\/v0.wordpress.com\/js\/next\/videopress-iframe.js?m=1739540970'><\/script><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Save Long Beach Island, Inc. 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