Governor Mikie Sherrill convened the first meeting of New Jersey's Nuclear Task Force today, advancing her administration's effort to bring next-generation nuclear power to the state.
During the meeting, the Task Force reviewed a draft charter, established five subcommittees, and outlined key areas of work to lay the groundwork for new nuclear generation in New Jersey. The administration also launched Nuclear NJ, a one-stop website for information and updates on the state's nuclear energy efforts.
"New Jersey needs more clean, reliable power to lower costs, meet growing demand, and fuel our economy for decades to come. Next-generation nuclear will help us get there at scale," said Governor Mikie Sherrill. "Earlier this year, we ended a 50-year moratorium on new nuclear power. Now, we are laying the groundwork to turn new nuclear power into reality through coordinated, strategic action across state government and with cross-sector stakeholders. We've assembled the best of the best on this Task Force, and we are going to take big swings today to secure New Jersey's energy future tomorrow."
The five subcommittees will focus on regulatory and permitting framework, financing and deal structure, supply chain and technology development, workforce growth and training, and public trust and confidence.
Today's meeting follows Governor Sherrill's Executive Order 2, signed on Day One, to establish the Task Force. It also builds on legislation enacted in April lifting New Jersey's 50-year de facto moratorium on new nuclear development.
Nuclear energy already supplies more than 40 percent of New Jersey's electricity and roughly 80 percent of its carbon-free power, providing safe, reliable baseload power around the clock.
Nuclear NJ was developed in partnership with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. The website includes updates on the state's efforts to advance new generation, the work being driven by state agencies, and fact sheets on economic and workforce opportunities, safety, and other FAQs on nuclear energy.