On 25 May, 2023, Vogtle 3 came online. On 1 May, 2024, Vogtle 4 came online, US Energy Information Administration, here. The total cost was estimated “close to $35 Billion, $14.4 per watt for the 2.43 GW reactors, AP News, here. 

On 24 January, 2025 the NJ Board of Public Utilities, NJ BPU, here, announced that during Phil Murphy’s tenure as Governor, we have:

• Installed 5 GW of solar capacity,
• More than double the installed capacity in NJ in 2017, before Gov. Phil Murphy took office.
• With 175 MW at a cost of $156 Million, 89¢ per watt. 

Contrast this with the news of Vogle 3 and 4 plants. Planning began in 2005. Construction began in 2009. Vogtle 3 came online in 2023. Vogtle 4 in 2024. After 20 years and at a cost of $35 Billion both plants are now online. These have a nameplate capacity of 2.43 GW, which is $14.40 per watt. Westinghouse and cost close to $35 Billion, AP, here.

Six Flags Great Adventure Solar Array, 23.5 MW for $70 Million. $2.98 per Watt

The Lazard Levelized Cost of Energy, LCOE, here,

1 May, 2024, Vogtle 4 online, US Energy Information Administration, here.