Gov. Sherrill signs bill starting nuclear power procurement

New Jersey's energy regulators will seek to procure about 1,100 megawatts of new nuclear power to meet growing energy needs.

By: Nikita Biryukov

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: July 13, 2026

Words: 925

Last Updated: 1 week, 1 day ago

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Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed legislation Monday ordering the state’s energy regulators to begin procuring at least one new nuclear power plant to meet rising energy demand over the next decade.

The bill, which cleared both legislative chambers in unanimous votes last month, directs the Board of Public Utilities to begin soliciting expressions of interest to construct nuclear generation with the aim of bringing 1,100 megawatts of new power to New Jersey. The …

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