New Jersey A5395 establishes a program for the Board of Public Utilities to procure clean firm energy resources, including advanced nuclear reactors.
New Jersey A5395, known as the "Clean Firm Energy Reliability Act," directs the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to establish a program to procure clean firm energy resources in the state. Clean firm energy resources are defined as facilities producing zero or near-zero greenhouse gas emissions, dispatchable, fuel secure, and capable of continuous operation, accredited by PJM for capacity and reliability value. The BPU will issue a request for expressions of interest within 180 days of the bill’s enactment, allowing entities to submit proposals for clean firm energy projects.
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