Summary
Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill, newly elected Democratic governors of Virginia and New Jersey, plan to address high electricity costs in their states. Spanberger aims to lower energy costs by cutting construction hurdles and promoting solar projects, while Sherrill intends to freeze utility rates and expand nuclear power. High energy costs remain a significant concern for voters.
Key Facts
- Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill are the newly elected governors of Virginia and New Jersey, respectively.
- Both governors focused on reducing electricity costs in their election campaigns.
- Spanberger's plan includes reducing construction red tape and increasing solar energy projects with battery storage in Virginia.
- Virginia hosts many data centers near Washington, D.C., and Richmond, which impacts energy use.
- Sherrill plans to freeze utility rates and develop new nuclear power in New Jersey.
- Sherrill criticized PJM Interconnection, the largest electricity grid operator, for preferring coal and oil.
- An Associated Press poll showed that 36% of Americans find electricity bills a major source of financial stress.
- President Trump claimed that reliance on renewable energy might lead to higher energy prices.
