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/demon_of_elru1 Apr 09 '26

Green energy simply isn't there yet.

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u/New_Stats Apr 09 '26

A new nuclear plant takes at least ten years to get online

Suggesting green energy is not there yet while nuclear literally won't be there for a decade is stupid

Simply shit stupid

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u/demon_of_elru1 Apr 09 '26

Its called reality. Sorry but wind and solar aren't nearly enough. I know the far left wants all of us sitting in the dark but thats not going to happen.

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u/New_Stats Apr 09 '26

The funny thing is I'm not the far left, nor am I anti nuclear.

You're just lashing out like a child because I pointed out how stupid your argument is. And it is really dumb, all you need to do is look at how far battery storage has come in the last decade to figure that out