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New Jersey
- The combined direct and indirect contributions of the coal industry to New Jersey's economy are more than $4 billion.
- Using more than 2 million tons, New Jersey ranks 38th in coal use.
- About 14% of the electricity used in New Jersey is produce by coal.
- New Jersey does not produce coal.
- The major power plants (using coal, oil, and natural gas) in New Jersey are Public Service Gas & Electric Company, Jersey Central Power & Light Company, Atlantic City Electric Company, Rockland Electric Company, and City of Vineland.
- New Jersey has five coal-fired power plants.
Sources:
- Coal Today, page 21
- Coal Today, page 29
- http://www.epa.gov/air/clearskies/state/nj.html
- http://www.epa.gov/air/clearskies/state/nj.html
- http://www.epa.gov/air/clearskies/state/nj.html
- http://www.catf.us/publications/fact_sheets/
children_at_risk/New_Jersey_Kids_Facts.pdf
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