Report offers outlines for making Texas energy industry go nuclear

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Posted on 11/22/2024 8:02:08 AM PST by DallasBiff

Texas is often considered the energy capital of the U.S. – but usually that means oil and gas. Nuclear power has a much smaller presence in the state, but Gov. Greg Abbott has vowed to change that.

This week the governor’s office and the Public Utility Commission released a report from the Texas Advanced Nuclear Reactor Working Group, outlining plans to bolster nuclear power production in the state. Recommendations include creating incentives programs and workforce training to build up the state’s infrastructure and power generating capacity.

Reed Clay, president of Texas Nuclear Alliance, an industry group, joined Texas Standard to talk about the report and the future of nuclear power in Texas. Listen to the interview above or read the transcript below.

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Thank you very much and God bless you.

I know nuclear has its risks, but it is clean, and don't have to worry about windmills freezing up or long periods of cloudy weather.

1 posted on 11/22/2024 8:02:08 AM PST by DallasBiff

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