Opposition Arguments: Nuclear Power Legislation

What is happening? Indiana is considering SB 271 (2022 | IN) supporting small modular reactors, or SMRs. The bill defines SMR as clean energy, opening the projects up to other financial incentives.

Why is this important? The supporters say the foot print is small, it can replace decommissioned gas or coal plants, offers clean air, and is reliable.

How will this be important? The opposition arguments are focusing on the cost shift to consumers, cost overruns of these types of projects, and that SMRs are unproved technology.

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