Voice Of The People- 4/18/14 - Joy Ramer

Pipeline isn't necessary
for us to have power
The March 23 story - "South Jersey electricity supply: Power Drain?" - was excellent in explaining exactly how we get the power in our homes and all the policies and procedures in place to ensure our current and future energy needs are met.

It also confirmed what those of us who fought against the natural-gas pipeline through the Pine Barrens already knew - that that pipeline wasn't a necessity. Fortunately the Pinelands Commission was brave enough to follow the Comprehensive Management Plan and vote it down.

Advocates want you to believe that if the pipeline is not built, we'll be living in the dark. But not even the most ardent environmentalist wants anyone to go back to living in caves.

Conservation is one answer. State Sen. Jeff Van Drew, D-Cape May, Cumberland, said conservation is "no way to plan for the future." But I feel we all should be doing it anyway.

Most conservation is painless and virtually unnoticeable but collectively makes a huge impact. And conserving energy saves you money.
As far as the B.L. England Generating Station is concerned, Americans are creative and resourceful - we will figure this out.
JOY RAMER
Mullica Township

http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/opinion/letters/voice-of-the-people-april/article_da522af6-91ec-5f71-aade-c4e0411d2982.html