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Board hears proposal to study small modular nuclear reactors as local economic and energy option
Summary
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.
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.
The presenter said the county is already purchasing a significant share of its power from out of state…
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