Showing posts with label BPU. Show all posts
Showing posts with label BPU. Show all posts

Monday, April 19, 2010

Alice in Wonderland. More Housing???


Spring has let out some cold air and stipped the hot air. Anyhow had a quiet weekend in which we saw Alice in Wonderland. It was a fun movie but it made it like a Sci-Fi adventure which I could not imagine the book being like that. I do admit to never reading Alice in Wonderland books.
Well, the Holly Ridge Project looks like a go. The State BPU has a new chair picked by Gov Christie and he quickly had the project come up for a vote. I am not sure if in this economy adult-only housing is going to make it. As reported in the AC Press,
According to several environmental groups, the state Green Acres program, which purchases land and preserves it, offered more money than the developer.
They also claim Millville 1350 has a four-year window in which to purchase the land or back out of the deal, while the Green Acres funding was guaranteed. The groups also cited environmental concerns associated with the area.
The BPU, however, does not have the legal right to rule based on environmental concerns. BPU decisions are based on whether land deals involving a utility company benefit the ratepayer
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The city really is eager to build this place up!! We went to Densie's house and mellowed out yesterday as well. and saw some Ginny Hens. Boy are they plump and cute.

Saturday, May 31, 2008

Energy Prices Going UP...UP...UP

Ok. I hear that AC electric has been approved a 11% increase effective TOMORROW June 1st. I love how the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) allows the company to raise the rate as the AC season starts and it takes effect in 2 or 3 days. Now I hear that South Jersey (G)ass will get approval for a 18 percent increase.
They claim they make no profit but I am skeptical since how do they afford those nice buildings and executive perks. They should be made to run like a non-profit and then they might understand the pain they give everyone elese. Note this picture was taken 2 weeks ago!