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Climate Revolution Action Network (CRAN) is in strong support of the responsible
and equitable development of offshore wind (OSW) energy off New Jersey’s coast. To achieve our goal of 100% clean energy by 2035 and prevent the most severe effects of climate change, New Jersey must take immediate action to diversify its energy portfolio with renewable alternatives to fossil fuels. As the youth voice for environmentalists, CRAN wishes to see the Garden State become a national leader in offshore wind energy to ensure the future of our planet and the well-being of generations to come.

Today I am here to express my support and GEN-Z’s support of offshore wind in
New Jersey. Without projects like these, my generation will not have an opportunity
to live their lives in a stable New Jersey. The climate crisis is already bearing down
on our state, causing once-in-a-generation flooding, storm surges, and an
insurmountable amount of destruction. We have already lost two wind projects in
New Jersey, and I implore BOEM and state agencies to do everything they can to
choose the right partners so we can see this project come to fruition. I’m not just
saying all of this for no reason. I grew up and live on the shore. I understand the
devastation we are facing here. The youth of the state, our children, and our
grandchild deserve better. I want to finish here today by speaking directly to
opponents of offshore wind. The ball is in your court now, it’s time to decide if you
will continue to let fossil fuel companies play you like a puppet or stand up for this
state. Stand up for future generations that dream of living at the shore. Stand up for
local fishermen. Stand up for workers who want to be employed in the green
economy. And stand up for this beautiful place we call home. Let’s turn our energy
challenges into economic development opportunities.

It’s an embarrassment that New Jersey is still invested in the fossil fuel industry
when the state’s priorities are in a totally different direction. Investment in the fossil
fuel industry is an investment in the destruction of my generation’s future and the ability to live and call this state a home. We urge the investment council to take
action on divestment not later, but now. Climate change is only a growing “threat,
and the longer that these fossil fuel companies receive our support. the harsher the conditions my generation will be trying to survive in.