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Utility Costs Ignite Tension in New Jersey's Gubernatorial Race
9/30/2025
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Story summary
- New Jersey faces rising utility costs tied to Democratic green-energy policies, shaping the gubernatorial race.
- Republican Jack Ciattarelli is tied with Democrat Mikie Sherrill in polls.
- Sherrill blames rate hikes on policy choices; Ciattarelli backs an 'all-of-the-above' energy plan.
- Experts cite retiring plants and rising demand; targets are 50% green by 2030 and 100% clean by 2035, with import challenges.
