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New Jersey launches competitive procurement for at least 1,100 MW nuclear
The state’s legally binding process tasks the Board of Public Utilities with reviewing and selecting expressions of interest for advanced nuclear technologies within a set timeline.
New Jersey has enacted a law that creates a competitive procurement process to review and select at least 1,100 megawatts of nuclear power, with the supply targeted to come from next-generation options such as small modular reactors, according to OilPrice.
The article says New Jersey already relies heavily on traditional nuclear generation, with 40 percent of the state’s energy and 80 percent of its clean energy sourced from existing nuclear power plants.
The procurement is legally binding and calls for the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities to compile and select expressions of interest for advanced nuclear technologies under a strict review timeline.
OilPrice also reports that New Jersey is seeking faster action to keep up with rising power demand tied to growth in data centers and other energy-intensive infrastructure, framing advanced nuclear as a clean, reliable step toward long-term energy security, citing remarks from New Jersey Senator Burzichelli.