The resolution encourages the Executive Branch and local government entities in New Jersey to explore and utilize optimization modeling tools for evaluating energy policies. It highlights the challenges faced by local and regional authorities due to rising energy prices, climate change, and aging infrastructure, emphasizing the need for sustainable and resilient energy systems. By employing comprehensive modeling and scenario analysis, policymakers can better understand the cost-benefit tradeoffs associated with various energy strategies, including technology adoption and emissions reduction, ultimately aligning energy policies with environmental, economic, and public health goals.

Furthermore, the resolution underscores the importance of integrated modeling tools that can provide valuable insights into the interrelationship between energy systems, emissions, and public health consequences. It advocates for the development of these tools to assist in informed decision-making and effective planning at both state and local levels. The resolution also acknowledges the contributions of New Jersey's public universities in creating models that support local planning efforts, thereby promoting a data-driven approach to achieving the state's energy and climate objectives.