New Jersey Energy Coalition Hosts Congressman Pallone and Commissioner Fiordaliso By BRIAN IANIERI Press of Atlantic City Staff Writer GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP — U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone says the idea of American energy independence — energy production not reliant on foreign sources — has the general support of Congress, whether from defense, security or…
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For Immediate Release April 22, 2014 Contact: Bob Marshall at 609-226-9202 New Jersey Energy Coalition Celebrates Environmental Stewardship All Year Long MILLVILLE, NJ – Starting in 1970, Earth Day has come to be celebrated in more than 192 countries each year to demonstrate support for protecting our environment. Our nation faces many important issues, but…
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Letter to the Editor Regarding the Jan. 15 story, “B.L. England pipeline/Disappointing vote” Atlantic City Press, Jan. 28, 2014 As you noted in your January 15, 2014 Editorial (“Disappointing Vote”), the recent decision by the Pinelands Commission to deny approvals for a natural gas pipeline running through the Pine Barrens is indeed a serious misstep.…
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Did You Know… Shale gas refers to natural gas that is trapped within shale formations. Shales are fine-grained sedimentary rocks that can be rich sources of petroleum and natural gas. Over the past decade, the combination of horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing has allowed access to large volumes of shale gas that were previously uneconomical…
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Did You Know… There Are 31 States With at Least One Commercial Nuclear Reactor Most of the reactors in the United States are located east of the Mississippi River, near water sources (see map below). Illinois has the most reactors (11) and the most nuclear capacity. The three largest reactors in the United States, each…
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Did You Know… Transportation accounts for over a third of energy consumption in New Jersey. New Jersey has one of the longest average commutes in the nation. Industrial energy consumption is the smallest portion of New Jersey’s total energy consumption. According to EIA 2010 data, the State ranks 37th in energy consumption per capita. References:…
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Did You Know… That 52.1% of New Jersey’s electricity generation is from nuclear power. New Jersey’s four plants at Hope Creek, Oyster Creek, Salem 1 and Salem 2 effectively and cleanly generate over half of New Jersey’s electricity. Natural gas generates 39.1%; Coal 6.6%, renewable and other sources 2.3%; oil .2%, and hydro .3%. Salem…
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