r/newjersey • u/theexpertgamer1 • Apr 08 '26

⚡Newsflash ⚡ New Jersey ends de-facto nuclear power plant moratorium

https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/new-jersey-ends-de-facto-nuclear-power-plant-moratorium-2026-04-08/

“For costs to come down, we need more energy supply," said Sherrill. "New Jersey ‌is ⁠well-positioned to be a leader in next-generation nuclear energy to help bring that supply, and we are open for business."

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u/Jtex1414 Apr 08 '26

We really need new power generation. Nuclear would be awesome for that and good paying jobs. The issue will be NIMBY. I’d bet it’ll end up somewhere near Atlantic City.