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NJ ACR134

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Alex Sauickie

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Declares natural gas a "clean fuel" under New Jersey state policy and formally recognizes its role in the state's energy goals
  • Cites Energy Information Administration data indicating natural gas produces significantly lower carbon dioxide emissions per unit of energy compared to coal and oil
  • References technological advancements including cleaner extraction methods and carbon capture and storage as improving natural gas environmental performance
  • Positions natural gas as essential to New Jersey's greenhouse gas reduction targets across transportation, electricity generation, and residential/commercial heating
  • Requires copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Governor and President of the Board of Public Utilities upon passage

Legislative Description

Recognizes role of natural gas in New Jersey's energy policy goals and declares natural gas clean fuel.

Telecommunications and Utilities

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Telecommunications and Utilities3/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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