It describes the major actions needed during the moratorium and provides an analysis of the key economic factors involved in effectively transitioning to a green economy. The report makes a powerful case for a moratorium on new fossil fuel infrastructure until New Jersey has rules and standards in place to achieve our state’s 100% clean energy goals and comply with existing law and stated Murphy Administration policy. The report, FIGHTING Climate Change in NJ: The Urgent Case for a Moratorium on all Fossil Fuel Projects ( ) authored by the Empower NJ: No Fossil Fuel Projects campaign, calculates the previously overlooked cumulative greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from these 13 projects (see Appendices I and II for details of each project) would increase New Jersey’s total GHG emissions by approximately 30% and the 5 power plants would spike GHG emissions from electricity generation by roughly 76%. Trenton, NJ, Febru– A report released today documents the devastating climate impacts if 12 new frack gas projects in New Jersey move forward with one completed in 2018, in stark contrast to Governor Murphy’s stated commitment and legal requirements to combat global warming and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. New report finds 32% spike in greenhouse gas emissions, law requires 80% cutĬoalition for emergency moratorium in response to climate crisis Our comments on the 2019 Energy Master Planġ3 Frack Gas Projects Undermine Murphy Clean Energy Plan.Phoenix Energy Center (aka Highlands Power Plant).North Bergen Liberty Generating Station (aka Meadowlands Power Plant).Cape Atlantic Reliability Project (aka South Jersey Gas pipeline).Tennessee Gas Pipeline Compressor Station.
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