New Jersey State Senate:
ENVIRONMENT
AND ENERGY
This committee examines two major energy and environmental policy issues facing New Jersey: the future of nuclear energy and the regulation of oil and fossil fuels. It explores the economic, environmental, public-health, and energy-security considerations surrounding nuclear power, small modular reactors, fossil-fuel regulation, and New Jersey’s transition toward clean energy. Senators should consider these competing priorities and use the historical context, current policies, and economic impacts presented in the guide to develop informed positions on the future of New Jersey’s energy system.
Background Guide
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Ajay Pitchumoni
Chair
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Sean Pollak
Co-Chair
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Jordan Arbeeny
Co-Chair
Committee
Topics
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This topic examines the role of nuclear energy in New Jersey’s transition toward a cleaner and more sustainable energy future. It explores the economic benefits, environmental implications, safety concerns, and potential development of small modular reactors, while considering the impact of nuclear power on energy reliability, employment, and electricity costs. Senators must evaluate these competing priorities to determine how New Jersey should approach the future of nuclear energy.
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This topic explores the future of oil regulation and environmental protection in New Jersey as the state works toward its clean energy goals. It examines the environmental consequences of petroleum use, the economic effects of stricter regulations, and the challenges of balancing industrial growth, energy affordability, and public health. Senators must consider these competing interests when determining how New Jersey should regulate fossil fuels while protecting its environment and supporting its economy.