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Utah Senate backs resolution encouraging nuclear power as part of state energy mix
Summary
The Utah Senate passed First Substitute Senate Joint Resolution 16 encouraging nuclear power as one element of the state's future energy mix after a floor debate in which supporters cited economic and supply needs and opponents questioned costs, reprocessing claims and the level of legislative endorsement for specific projects.
The Utah Senate on Day 37 approved First Substitute Senate Joint Resolution 16, a nonbinding statement encouraging nuclear power as part of Utah’s energy mix.
Senator Hinkins introduced the resolution saying it was intended to "encourage the implementation of nuclear power production in the State of Utah for economic reasons and as well as the power needs that are going to be needed." He told colleagues the resolution does…
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