S 367 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

"Fusion Technology Industry Promotion Act"; establishes program to promote fusion technology industry and attract fusion technology businesses.

This bill establishes a state program to attract fusion technology businesses to New Jersey by creating a "fusion industry development company" funded through public-private partnerships. The New Jersey Economic Development Authority will invest state funds (up to 59% ownership) alongside private investors to support research, provide technical/financial assistance to businesses, and promote New Jersey as a hub for fusion technology. It directly affects fusion technology businesses, research institutions like Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, and public/private universities working on fusion projects. The program aims to commercialize fusion energy technology through targeted support and investment recruitment.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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