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NJ SCR19
NJ SCR19Encourages Executive Branch and local government entities to use optimization modeling tools to evaluate energy policies and support sustainable, cost-effective, and health-conscious planning.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This concurrent resolution encourages the Executive Branch and local government entities to explore and adopt energy-environment-economic optimization modeling tools to inform energy policy and planning decisions. These tools are designed and intended to help State and local policymakers evaluate the long-term costs, benefits, and tradeoffs of various energy strategies, including technology adoption, emissions reduction, renewable energy portfolio standards, and green infrastructure investments. By employing comprehensive scenario analyses, New Jersey can more effectively align its energy policies with its environmental, economic, and public health goals. This resolution also recognizes the value of models developed by New Jersey's public universities in supporting data-driven and locally relevant planning efforts.
AI Summary
This concurrent resolution encourages New Jersey's Executive Branch and local governments to use sophisticated computer tools, known as "energy-environment-economic optimization modeling tools," to help make better decisions about energy policies. These tools are designed to analyze the long-term costs, benefits, and trade-offs of different energy strategies, such as adopting new technologies, reducing pollution, setting goals for renewable energy, and investing in green infrastructure. By using these comprehensive analysis methods, New Jersey can better align its energy plans with its goals for the environment, economy, and public health, and the resolution also acknowledges the value of models developed by the state's public universities for local planning.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/SCR19 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/SCR/19_I1.HTM |
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