Independent Research Shows New Jersey Voters Oppose Nuke Tax

Research by the Rutgers Eagleton Center for Public Polling, Eagleton Institute of Politics released today shows that the residents of New Jersey, regardless of party and age, are worried about the high cost of electricity and that they do not support subsides to nuclear power companies.  Overall, almost three quarters of respondents (72%) indicate that they are worried about the cost of electric bills going up and an overwhelming majority (75%) says they are not interested in subsidizing already profitable nuclear power companies.

 

According to AARP New Jersey State Director, Stephanie Hunsinger, “The evidence is very clear that the people of New Jersey are worried about the high cost of their electricity bills and that they do not support subsidies to nuclear power companies.”

 

The New Jersey State Senate Environment and Energy Committee and Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee are holding a joint session on the nuclear issue today.  According to observers, the legislature is looking to act on the utility issue in the lame duck session that will end in January.

 

69% of voters agree that an independent and public assessment should be made to determine if it is economically feasible for PSEG to continue operating its nuclear plants without a subsidy before deciding if New Jerseyans should pay more for their electricity.

 

“We are hoping,” Hunsinger added that “our elected representatives in Trenton can agree that this issue is too important to be rushed through the lame duck session and the citizens of New Jersey are paying enough already for their electricity service.  We don’t need what would be in effect a ‘nuke tax’.”

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About the Poll

The Rutgers-Eagleton Poll was conducted by telephone using live callers Nov. 15-27, 2017 with a scientifically selected random sample of 1,203 New Jersey adults, 18 or older.  The poll can be found here.