Three New Jersey legislators have introduced legislation to provide new incentives for the development of micro modular reactors (MMRs) in the US state.

Carmen Amato, Brian Rumpf and Gregory Myhre said in a joint statement that the “first-of-its-kind” legislation is aimed at fighting the rising cost of energy.

In their joint statement the legislators said energy costs are a key contributor to the severe cost-of-living crisis residents of New Jersey face due to the empty promises of failed state energy policies, particularly offshore wind projects which proved to be unviable.

“It’s time for a ‘sustainability first’ approach to energy policies which embrace proven technologies that will meet demand and prevent further cost increases for ratepayers,” they said.