Now in its seventh year, ReThink Energy NJ’s poll surveyed registered voters in New Jersey and results show that large majorities support the transition to 100% clean energy, express concern over climate and the impacts of gas pipelines.
- 70% of New Jersey voters polled support achieving 100% clean electricity by 2035 instead of the state’s existing goal of 100% by 2050.
- When asked if the state should invest more in renewable energy sources like wind and solar, or more in fossil fuels like oil and natural gas, 73% supported investment in renewable sources.
- 66% say they are aware that the transition to clean energy will require a switch to electric heat for homes and buildings and 61% say they support the move from gas to electric appliances to reduce emissions and fight climate change.
- Three in four (75%) favor the development of wind energy off the coast of New Jersey.
- 73% support installing solar panels on parking lots, landfills, rooftops and other marginal lands for solar energy, and avoiding using the best farmland and forests for this purpose
- 81% are concerned about the impacts of constructing gas pipelines in natural areas and wildlife habitats; 79% are concerned about impacts to air and water quality.
