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TRENTON – A bill sponsored by Senator Jim Whelan which authorizes the construction of wind energy facilities on existing and future piers in Atlantic City and statewide was signed into law last week by Governor Chris Christie.

“Renewable energy offers a unique opportunity to boost our State’s economy and be responsible stewards of the environment at the same time,” said Senator Whelan, D-Atlantic. “As a result, we’re seeing a lot of attention being paid to the green energy market, and New Jersey is already making inroads in terms of off-shore wind energy generation. This new law will help propel us even further, making New Jersey a national leader in renewable energy and allowing us to expand our green energy capacity and put more people to work.”

TRENTON – A bill sponsored by Senator Jim Whelan which would authorize the construction of wind energy facilities on existing and future piers in Atlantic City and statewide was approved by the Senate today by a vote of 36-0, receiving final legislative approval.

“Renewable energy is a booming economic sector, and could help provide green energy – and the jobs and revenue that come along with it – for many years to come,” said Senator Whelan, D-Atlantic. “Along the Jersey Shore, we’ve already made inroads into the green energy market, but if we’re serious about making New Jersey a national leader in the field, we have to expand where we can place wind turbines. By allowing wind farms to be built along existing and future piers in the State, we can expand our capacity and put more people to work.”

TRENTON – The full Senate today unanimously approved a bill sponsored by Senator Jim Whelan that would pave the way for the increased development of wind power in Atlantic City, helping the state meet its ambitious renewable energy goals.

“If we expect to maintain our place as a leader in renewable energy, this project will be key to helping New Jersey explore new locations for wind-powered sources” said Sen. Whelan (D-Atlantic). “The Steel Pier in Atlantic City is an ideal test site for what will hopefully be other future projects of this kind along New Jersey’s coast.”