INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Mike Braun has signed several bills that he and Republican lawmakers claim will advance the deployment of nuclear energy in Indiana, with a focus on small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs).
As discussions about the future of energy production heat up, Braun’s vision is for Indiana to lead the way in nuclear energy. However, some stakeholders express concerns that this future could come at a high cost.
During the recent legislative session, multiple bills targeting SMRs were introduced. SMRs represent a new approach to nuclear energy…