Posted 12/8/2023, 10:27:00 PM
Illinois Lifts Nuclear Moratorium, Allowing Small Reactors by 2026
- Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed legislation lifting Illinois' decades-long moratorium on new nuclear reactors
- Small modular reactors under 300MW will be allowed starting in January 2026
- Sen. Sue Rezin sponsored the bill, arguing nuclear power supports renewable energy
- The law adds a study on risks and state oversight missing from the vetoed 2022 version
- Supporters say nuclear power is needed to meet energy needs as coal plants close by 2045