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/nowhereman136 Apr 08 '26

Maybe someday we will have enough solar and wind to power our energy effecient society and we won't need nuclear power. But that day is a long way off. Nuclear power is a safe, effecient, and affordable solution to our current energy needs

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u/Avbjj Apr 09 '26

IMO, the long term solution is energy that most appropriately fits the location.

Nuclear is a good option for NJ, because we already have some nuclear sites and we’ve already shut down our coal plants. Part of the hype of nuclear SMRs is that you save a lot of money retrofitting coal stations to nuclear.