Indiana officials aim to inspire nuclear development — starting with local-level support

Indiana launched the Advanced Nuclear Ready Community program to prepare counties for small modular reactor development, positioning retiring coal plants like AEP's Rockport facility as sites for nuclear generation with federal grant support. The initiative aims to build local acceptance and attract developers before projects are announced, following backlash against data centres and renewable energy projects.

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