Bill > SCR11

This concurrent resolution proposes an amendment to the New Jersey State Constitution that would prohibit the construction of new fossil fuel power plants, which are facilities that generate electricity by burning coal, oil, natural gas, or petroleum products. The resolution includes specific exceptions, allowing for the repair and maintenance of existing power plants and the construction of "peaking power plants" - facilities with a capacity factor of 10% or less that are used only intermittently during periods of peak electricity demand to supplement the state's base load electricity requirements. The proposed amendment defines key terms such as "base load requirements" (the minimum constant electricity needed to meet daily societal demand) and "period of peak electricity demand" (temporary times when electricity usage exceeds normal base load). If approved, the amendment would be submitted to voters at the next general election, with ballots presenting a clear yes or no question about prohibiting the construction of new fossil fuel power plants, along with an interpretive statement explaining the proposed constitutional change.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/SCR11