Ingus Kruklitis/Shutterstock Save for later Print Download Share LinkedIn Twitter US state efforts to repeal nuclear construction moratoriums are picking up steam as lawmakers eye small modular reactors (SMRs) and advanced nuclear technologies. This is driven by multiple factors, including ever-stricter state decarbonization goals and the economic opportunities provided by new federal incentives, particularly the billions of dollars in cost-share awards for advanced reactor demonstration projects. For now, however, the majority of state interest is in enabling a nuclear option, not necessarily in committing to reactor newbuilds.
