Chris Daggett's Energy Policy Press Conference

TRENTON— Chris Daggett, independent candidate for Governor, today said the state should oppose efforts to build offshore liquefied natural gas terminals off the Jersey coast, saying the projects would increase greenhouse gas emissions and foster more dependence on foreign fossil fuels.

"If New Jersey is going to get serious about dealing with global warming, we need to shift our focus away from reliance on fossil fuels that contribute to climate change and focus our energy on developing cleaner forms of energy and ways to reduce energy consumption," Daggett said. "I see no compelling reason why any of these projects should move forward."

In releasing his energy policy, Daggett noted the state has reached an unusual consensus among policymakers, environmental advocates and industry officials about the urgency of moving energy policy in New Jersey in a new direction—one that emphasizes energy conservation and the use of cleaner and renewable sources of energy, such as solar and wind power.

"The challenge for New Jersey now is to implement the Energy Master Plan in a timely manner. Too often in the past, state officials have ignored directives in past plans, failing to target limited state resources to where they best can achieve their goals," he said.

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