Board hears proposal to study small modular nuclear reactors as local economic and energy option
A board member distributed materials and urged the county to study small modular reactors and other nuclear options, arguing they could keep energy dollars local and create jobs; members discussed safety, regulation and next steps for a possible committee to research feasibility.
The full story
During the meeting a board member presented information on small modular reactors (SMRs) and proposed forming a local committee to explore whether nuclear generation could be an economic and energy strategy for Vermilion County.
Sign up to keep reading.
Your free newsletter brings you what your city council, county, and school board discussed and decided.
or
Free account
Keep reading for free
Create a free account to finish this story and see the video, transcript and key details.
Continue with GoogleContinue with emailAlready have an account? Log in