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Indiana officials aim to inspire nuclear development — starting with local-level support
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Fusion42 · 23 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
Indiana is launching the Advanced Nuclear Ready Community program to build local support for small modular reactors at retiring coal plants, starting with AEP's evaluation of the Rockport site. The programme aims to educate counties on nuclear development before projects are announced, avoiding backlash from data centre and renewables disputes.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Clean Energy and Energy Storage, and 3 sources have reported it between 23 Jul 2026 and 24 Jul 2026.
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If you build parts for small modular reactors—controls, cooling, containment, security systems—Indiana just created a distribution channel that skips the usual two-year local fight. Fifty counties are now being prepped to say yes before your first sales call.
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3 sources · first reported 23 Jul 2026 · latest 24 Jul 2026
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