U.S. states are positioning themselves to compete for newer, cheaper nuclear reactors being developed as communities and tech giants compete in a race for electricity. For some state officials, nuclear is a carbon-free source of electricity that helps them meet greenhouse gas reduction goals. Others see it as an always-on power source to replace an accelerating wave of retiring coal-fired power plants. Twenty-five states passed legislation to support advanced nuclear energy last year. This year lawmakers have introduced over 200 bills supportive of nuclear energy. The reactors have high-level federal support and utilities across the U.S. are working to incorporate the energy source into their portfolios. U.S. states are positioning themselves to compete for newer, cheaper nuclear reactors being developed as communities and tech giants compete in a race for electricity. For some state officials, nuclear is a carbon-free source of electricity that helps them meet greenhouse gas reduction goals. Others see it as an always-on power source to replace an accelerating wave of retiring coal-fired power plants. Twenty-five states passed legislation to support advanced nuclear energy last year. This year lawmakers have introduced over 200 bills supportive of nuclear energy. The reactors have high-level federal support and utilities across the U.S. are working to incorporate the energy source into their portfolios. AP Technology and Science
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