Energy

N.J. lawmakers pass affordability-focused energy bills

They include a bill that would open the door to building nuclear projects.
The Hope Creek Generating Station nuclear power plant is in Lower Alloways Creek Township, N.J., on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey)

The New Jersey Legislature approved a raft of energy-focused bills this week designed to help lower electricity costs.

They include: a bill that would require state electric utilities to charge a special rate to large power users, such as data centers, to protect ratepayers from increased costs; a bill that would end a tax break for a program designed to spur artificial intelligence and data center development; a bill that would remove hurdles for consumers to use plug-in solar; and a bill that would establish a program to help identify and build new nuclear projects in New Jersey.

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