Illinois Sets Out Framework To Deliver 2 GW Of Nuclear Capacity In Coming Years
New sites to be considered, including for SMRs
JB Pritzker
Illinois Governor Signs Legislation Ending Moratorium On New Large-Scale Nuclear Plants
State already gets 54% of its electricity from 11 reactors at six sites
US / Illinois Governor Defends Veto Of Nuclear Bill, Confirms He Supports Small Modular Reactors
JB Pritzker says cost of large-scale nuclear plants is prohibitive
US / Illinois Governor Vetoes Legislation That Would End Ban On New Nuclear
JB Pritzker says he supports small modular reactors, while sponsor of bill will work to override decision
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