Small nuclear reactor measure awaits signature
Nuclear power gets a boost under legislation approved by the General Assembly and awaiting Gov. Josh Shapiro’s likely signature. House Bill 2017 lays the groundwork for the introduction of small nuclear reactors in Pennsylvania. Shapiro includes small nuclear reactors as a favored energy source under his Lightning plan to boost energy production to meet the increased demands from data centers and other artificial intelligence infrastructure. HB2017 sponsored by Rep. Jose Giral, D-Philadelphia, gives the state Department of Environmental Protection authority to set state fees for ...
