In lifting a decades‑old permitting barrier, Gov. Mikie Sherrill signaled a pivot toward nuclear energy that could reshape New Jersey’s power mix, lower costs and reignite debates over safety, waste disposal and the pace of clean‑energy transitions.

“For costs to come down, we need more energy supply. 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,” Sherrill said April 8.