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DE SCR18
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/26/2025
Primary Sponsor
Bryant Richardson
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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Mandates review of necessary legislative and regulatory changes to facilitate SMR development, including potential nuclear energy credits and clean energy standards
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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