The Board of Public Utilities decision to reject the Fishermen's Energy wind project off the New Jersey shoreline strikes me as counterproductive. Not only would the development of this energy source create jobs in an area that is economically depressed, it would help ward off massive outages in storms, which are only increasing in severity and frequency.
Political shenanigans aside, I question the wisdom of depending upon energy such as coal and gas, which harm our environment. Have we forgotten the delicacy of power grids that are already aged and overtaxed? Have we buried the memories of Sandy and snowstorm blackouts? For those fearing the sight of turbines, recall the total blackness in the wake of recent weather events. Power loss is not pretty.
Neighboring states have already boarded the bandwagon headed toward 21st century progress. While our state has historically lead the way in education, employment and quality of life, I am rapidly losing confidence in the viability of "Jersey Strong." We gain little strength when our citizens lack the safety provided by a steady paycheck and a dependable way to keep homes up and running.
ROSALINDA PSOLKA
Little Egg Harbor Township
More Voice of the People, March 28, 2014, Press of Atlantic City
Political shenanigans aside, I question the wisdom of depending upon energy such as coal and gas, which harm our environment. Have we forgotten the delicacy of power grids that are already aged and overtaxed? Have we buried the memories of Sandy and snowstorm blackouts? For those fearing the sight of turbines, recall the total blackness in the wake of recent weather events. Power loss is not pretty.
Neighboring states have already boarded the bandwagon headed toward 21st century progress. While our state has historically lead the way in education, employment and quality of life, I am rapidly losing confidence in the viability of "Jersey Strong." We gain little strength when our citizens lack the safety provided by a steady paycheck and a dependable way to keep homes up and running.
ROSALINDA PSOLKA
Little Egg Harbor Township
More Voice of the People, March 28, 2014, Press of Atlantic City