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Witnesses urge the Senate to embrace advanced nuclear as 'green energy' under HB 308
Summary
Proponents testified that House Bill 308’s proposed definition of 'green energy' should include advanced nuclear technologies. Witnesses said Gen‑IV and molten‑salt reactors offer low‑CO2, reliable baseload power, lower waste profiles, and potentially reduced costs, and urged passage to restore U.S. leadership in nuclear tech.
Experts testifying on House Bill 308 urged the Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee to recognize advanced nuclear technologies as a form of green energy and to support policies that would facilitate their demonstration and deployment in Ohio.
Dr. William Thesling, who said he holds a doctorate in electrical engineering and serves on the board of the Ohio Nuclear Development Authority, testified that HB 308 would classify low‑CO2 energy sources — including next‑generation nuclear designs — as green energy. He argued advanced nuclear designs such…
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