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DE SCR18

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

3/26/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bryant Richardson

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Origin

Senate

153rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Delaware Nuclear Energy Feasibility Task Force with 25 members, including legislators, state agency officials, utility company presidents, and gubernatorial appointees with expertise in energy, environment, and business

  • Directs the task force to assess the technical and logistical feasibility of deploying Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), including identifying suitable locations such as the closed Indian River coal-fired plant

  • Requires analysis of economic benefits and costs, job creation potential, energy independence improvements, and how SMRs could reduce Delaware's reliance on 6,300,000 megawatt-hours of imported electricity annually

  • Mandates review of necessary legislative and regulatory changes to facilitate SMR development, including potential nuclear energy credits and clean energy standards

  • Task force must submit a final report with findings and recommendations to the General Assembly and Governor by December 31, 2025

Legislative Description

Creating A Task Force To Study Nuclear Energy In Delaware.

Last Action

Passed In House by Voice Vote

7/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources & Energy3/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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