Environment Testimony

NJBIA Expresses Concern on S-2252/A-4634 – Establishes goals initiatives, and programs to encourage and support use of plug-in electric vehicles

Dec10,2018

On behalf of our member companies that provide more than 1 million jobs in the state and make the New Jersey Business & Industry Association (NJBIA) the largest statewide business association in the country, we understand the goals of S-2252/A-4634 and are concerned about the cost of the program to the rate payer. Electric vehicles […]

S-1073 (Smith, Bateman) Stormwater Utility fees

Oct22,2018

By Tony Bawidamann

NJBIA understands the laudable goal of the sponsor to address non-point source pollution, flooding and infrastructure needs. However, we believe a comprehensive plan for our water infrastructure that also mitigates the impact on ratepayers should instead be considered versus a new tax on ratepayers. New Jersey is the most taxed state in the nation and […]