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 need for these tools to assist policymakers in understanding the long-term costs, benefits, and trade-offs associated with various energy strategies, including technology adoption, emissions reduction, and investments in renewable energy and green infrastructure. By employing comprehensive scenario analyses, the resolution aims to align New Jersey's energy policies with its environmental, economic, and public health goals, particularly in the face of rising energy prices and challenges posed by climate change and urbanization.

Furthermore, the resolution emphasizes the importance of integrating energy-environment-economic modeling to provide decision-makers with critical data and insights necessary for navigating the state's evolving energy landscape. It acknowledges the role of models developed by New Jersey's public universities in supporting local planning efforts and ensuring that energy policies are informed by a thorough understanding of their potential impacts. The resolution calls for the transmission of its findings to key state officials, including the Governor and heads of relevant departments, to promote the adoption of these modeling tools in energy policy and planning decisions.