Gov. Sherrill signs bill to end de facto moratorium on new nuclear plants

State law required new nuclear plants show disposal plans to meet a standard that has become impossible since coming into effect 40 years ago.

By: Nikita Biryukov

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: April 8, 2026

Words: 701

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed legislation Wednesday that would alter the permitting process for new nuclear power facilities to remove what the administration called a de facto moratorium on new plants.

The changes to permits under the Coastal Area Facility Review Act are meant to draw new nuclear generation to the state amid rising electricity prices that have placed some New Jerseyans under a cost crunch.

“For too long, outdated laws have …

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