New Jersey ends de-facto nuclear power plant moratorium

Source: Reuters

New Jersey lifted a de-facto moratorium on new nuclear energy on Wednesday in the state, which ​is struggling with some of the fastest-rising power bills ‌in the U.S. as electricity demand outpaces the addition of new supplies.

Governor Mikie Sherrill signed legislation that removes a permitting requirement that effectively banned the ​development of nuclear power for decades because it required a ​method of radioactive waste disposal that was impossible to ⁠meet, Sherrill's office said in a statement.

The state, instead, will ​allow permits for radioactive waste storage that are compliant with ​federal nuclear regulatory standards.
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“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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