In a recent article in the US 1 paper by Karen Hodges Miller, I read an article that I found astounding. NJ has become #2 in the nation (only to California) as the leader in the production of solar energy!
Be it recognition of climate change or the increased activity by government to open up doors to businesses via benefits being given to companies who embrace green energy, the actions are clear; NJ is on the move. Not only has NJ become 2nd in the nation for solar energy production, it is now also entering into the development of wind energy. Twenty miles offshore, facilities are in development from data obtained for areas from Seaside Park to Sea Isle City.
Perhaps this will bring the cost of living down in NJ? This remains to be seen. But the most important thing to recognize is that we finally seem to be a nation that is taking notice not only in the potential economic growth that can be sustained from solar/wind/water energy, jobs that can be created, but also the positive effects it will have on future generations to come.
Kudos to NJ for stepping up to the plate and advancing in the pro-active and positive change that we all need! Here's to hoping that many other states take notice and vamp up their own efforts to make a change for the well-being of this planet and all its inhabitants.
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