New Jersey Sustainability Greenhouse Gas Action Plan

The New Jersey Sustainability Greenhouse Gas Action Plan (GHG Action Plan) identifies the major sources of GHGs by source and sector in 1990. More than 80% of the GHGs in New Jersey result from the combustion of fossil fuel to produce energy for heating, cooling, electricity and transportation. The GHG Action Plan identifies 'no regrets' strategies that will achieve the State's 3.5% reduction in New Jersey's GHG emissions below 1990 levels by 2005. 'No regrets' strategies include actions that are currently readily available and that pay for themselves within the short term. In addition, they provide environmental benefits. The recommended strategies are organized under the following five categories: Energy Conservation, Innovative Technologies, Pollution Prevention, Waste Management - MSW landfill Gas Recycling, and Natural Resources - Open Space.Revised editionThis is the revised March 2002 edition of this report. The previous version of this report is also available (please see the related items link)