S.4296

"Power NJ Act"; establishes advanced nuclear energy procurement program in BPU.

Introduced·5/14/26

Establishes advanced nuclear energy procurement program in BPU.

The bill, known as the "Powering Opportunity, Workforce, and Energy Reliability for New Jersey Act" or "Power NJ Act," establishes a program for the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to procure advanced nuclear energy facilities in New Jersey. The BPU would issue a request for expressions of interest within 180 days of the bill's enactment, with entities interested in participating having 60 days to submit an expression of interest. The BPU would review these proposals and grant provisional qualification status to projects that meet certain criteria.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

13 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 28

7:00 PM

Senate Budget and Appropriations Hearing

Jun 8

10:00 AM

Senate Environment and Energy Hearing

History

Jun 30

Senate

Substituted by A4881 (2R)

Jun 28

Senate

Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading

Jun 8

Senate

Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading