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NJ A5910

Bill

Status

Introduced

7/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Alex Sauickie

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds nuclear fission to the definition of "Class I renewable energy" under New Jersey's Electric Discount and Energy Competition Act, making it eligible for renewable energy portfolio standards alongside solar, wind, and other clean energy sources

  • Creates a Corporation Business Tax credit of $1,000 per gigawatt hour for facilities producing "clean baseload energy," defined as continuous, constant-rate electricity generation without direct greenhouse gas emissions

  • Requires the Board of Public Utilities to certify qualifying facilities within 90 days of receiving a complete application, including verification of generation data and permit information

  • Allows unused tax credits to be carried forward for up to seven privilege periods, with total credits capped at 50% of tax liability and not reducing liability below statutory minimums

  • Aims to support existing nuclear power stations in New Jersey and incentivize new nuclear generation assets by recognizing nuclear fission as a clean energy source

Legislative Description

Modifies definition of Class I renewable energy to include nuclear fission; provides CBT tax credit for production of clean baseload power.

Telecommunications and Utilities

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee

7/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Telecommunications and Utilities7/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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