Now in its fifth year, the annual poll surveyed registered voters in New Jersey and results show overwhelming support for renewable energy, and specifically, the state’s initiative to achieve 100% clean energy by 2050.
- Nearly 9 out of 10 (87%) New Jersey voters believe clean energy is important to the health of the state.
- When asked which sources are considered clean energy, the vast majority cited solar (82%) and wind (77%) with only 40% mentioning natural gas.
- 76% believe New Jersey should ignore Washington, D.C.’s lead and should set its own course on investing in clean renewable energy sources.
- Nearly three-quarters (72%) of voters said the number of jobs created through pipelines is not worth the environmental and health risks, and that we should instead create jobs through clean, renewable energy projects — up from 67% last year.
- 70% expressed concern about pipeline development in New Jersey, and when asked about specific potential risks, the number of voters concerned climbed when compared to the previous year.
