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NJ SCR132
NJ SCR132Recognizes role of natural gas in New Jersey's energy policy goals and declares natural gas clean fuel.
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Introduced
05/19/2025
05/19/2025
In Committee
05/19/2025
05/19/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This concurrent resolution recognizes the role of natural gas in New Jersey's energy policy goals and declares natural gas a clean fuel. New Jersey has long been committed to improving the environment and reducing the overall carbon footprint of New Jersey's energy sector. Natural gas is a vital component of New Jersey's energy mix, providing reliable and affordable energy for homes, businesses, and industries across the State. Natural gas is recognized as one of the cleanest available sources of energy compared to other conventional fuels such as coal and oil, with a significantly lower carbon dioxide emission per unit of energy produced according to the Energy Information Administration. Natural gas usage in transportation, electricity generation, and residential and commercial heating results in a reduction in harmful emission compared to other conventional fuels, making natural gas an essential part of New Jersey's strategy for achieving its greenhouse gas reduction targets. Natural gas is a fuel that plays a critical role in the State's broader energy policy to reduce air pollution and invest in energy efficiency.
AI Summary
This concurrent resolution acknowledges natural gas as a crucial component of New Jersey's energy strategy, recognizing its environmental and economic benefits. The resolution highlights that natural gas is a vital, reliable, and affordable energy source for homes, businesses, and industries across the state, and is considered one of the cleanest available fuels compared to traditional sources like coal and oil. The legislature emphasizes recent technological advancements, such as improved extraction methods and carbon capture technologies, which continue to enhance natural gas's environmental performance. By declaring natural gas a clean fuel, the resolution supports its use in transportation, electricity generation, and heating as a means to reduce harmful emissions and help the state achieve its greenhouse gas reduction targets. The resolution ultimately affirms natural gas's critical role in New Jersey's broader energy policy aimed at reducing air pollution and promoting energy efficiency, and mandates that copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Governor and the President of the Board of Public Utilities.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee (on 05/19/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/SCR132 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/SCR/132_I1.HTM |
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