NJ Assembly panel advances bill aimed at nuclear power expansion

The bill would direct New Jersey's energy regulator to start bidding for at least 1,100 megawatts of nuclear power capacity to ease a price crunch.

By: Nikita Biryukov

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: May 29, 2026

Words: 616

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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A legislative panel approved legislation Thursday that would direct the state’s energy regulators to begin soliciting bids for new nuclear power plants in the state.

The Assembly’s utilities committee approved the legislation in a unanimous vote despite concerns from some that it would saddle ratepayers with further cost increases at a time when high energy prices are already squeezing households.

“Advanced nuclear technology has the potential to strengthen our energy infrastructure, …

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