Press Release: Ciattarelli Criticizes New Jersey’s "Equity Pricing" for Energy Bills
TRENTON, NJ — Former GOP gubernatorial nominee Jack Ciattarelli criticized the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities’ recently approved "equity pricing" for electricity, which bases utility bills on household income rather than actual power usage. He labeled this initiative a "dumb idea" from the Democratic leadership in Trenton.
In a campaign ad, Ciattarelli vowed to reverse equity pricing if elected. He asserted, “When I’m governor, the days of Trenton Democrats raising taxes and wasting our money are over.” His campaign promises include cutting state spending, capping property taxes, and dismantling current energy policies spearheaded by Governor Phil Murphy.
Citing a 46% to 65% rise in electricity rates over the past five years, Ciattarelli criticized the performance of the Board of Public Utilities’ current commissioners, all appointed by Murphy. He pledged to seek their resignations immediately upon taking office and reshape New Jersey’s energy strategy by investing in natural gas and nuclear power, while withdrawing from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) and halting offshore wind projects.
As the gubernatorial race intensifies, Ciattarelli is positioning himself as a candidate focused on making New Jersey more affordable and energy-efficient.
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