Usage: Paterson, NJ 07538

New Jersey ranks in the lower third of energy consumption per capita and exported more than 72 trillion BTUs of energy than it consumed in 2015. However, the New Jersey transportation sector used more energy than any other state in 2015. NJ residents get the majority of their electricity from nuclear power plants in the state. However, solar energy is growing in New Jersey and will account for 25% of usage by 2030.