Sources: New Jersey
The two main sources of energy production in New Jersey are natural gas and nuclear electricity. Together, the accounted for 95% of the energy generated in NJ in 2016. However, renewable energy is beginning to grow in the state. Over 70% of the renewable energy generated in NJ came from solar energy. New Jersey is required their utilities to have 25% of their energy produced come from renewable sources by 2025.
Sources for New Jersey
New Jersey produces energy from a variety of sources. Here are the state’s current energy sources and energy production trends.
- Over 90% of the electricity produced in NJ comes from natural gas or nuclear energy.
- Coal and renewable energy make up the remaining electricity production in New Jersey
- There are 3 nuclear power plants in New Jersey
- Solar power supplies nearly 75% of the renewable energy generated in New Jersey
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