Small Nuclear Power Future in Illinois

After vetoing a previous bill, Illinois Governor supports House Bill 2473 (2023 | IL). HB 2473 permits construction of small modular nuclear reactors. The bill limits the reactors to 300 megawatts, about one-third the size of the smallest of the six existing nuclear power plants in Illinois; requires a study to regulate SMRs; and sets a deadline for the regulartory structure adoption by January 2026.  

Illinois Times | Legislature approves bill to allow small nuclear plants