AJR 218

This joint resolution formally recognizes the importance of nuclear energy development in New Jersey and directs the Legislature to continue promoting and facilitating nuclear energy development in the state. The resolution highlights that New Jersey's three nuclear power plants (Salem and Hope Creek) currently generate 85% of the state's carbon-free electricity and over 40% of total electricity, while providing economic benefits including high-paying jobs and consumer savings of over $400 million annually. As a non-binding resolution rather than legislation, this measure serves primarily as a formal statement of legislative support for nuclear energy as a reliable, affordable, and carbon-free electricity source that aligns with the state's clean energy goals.