⚛ Nuclear Power Plants in New Jersey
New Jersey operates 3 nuclear power plants totaling 3,673 MW of nameplate capacity. Annual generation: 28.3M MWh.
Nuclear plants generate carbon-free baseload electricity by fissioning uranium fuel inside a reactor. They run nearly around-the-clock — typical capacity factors above 90% — and a single facility can power millions of homes. Spent fuel is stored on-site in dry casks. NRC oversees safety; emergency planning zones extend 10 miles from the reactor.
Plants3operating
Capacity3,672 MWnameplate
Generation28.3M MWhannual
All New Jersey nuclear plants
| Plant | City | County | Capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pseg Salem Generating Station | Hancocks Bridge | Salem County | 2,382 MW | Pseg Nuclear Llc |
| Pseg Hope Creek Generating Station | Hancocks Bridge | Salem County | 1,291 MW | Pseg Nuclear Llc |
| Oyster Creek | Forked River | Ocean County | — | Constellation Nuclear |