Gov. Braun launches 'Advanced Nuclear Ready Community' program

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Gov. Braun launches 'Advanced Nuclear Ready Community' program

https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/gov-mike-braun-launches-advanced-nuclear-ready-community-program-heres-what-to-know/531-f12cddd4-3b25-4314-ac9a-ed062f3771f1

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Indiana has introduced a three-tier designation program to assist local municipalities in preparing for small modular reactor and advanced nuclear facility development. The initiative provides a digital toolkit from the Office of Energy Development to help leaders assess infrastructure and align local workforce training with future high-tech energy sector requirements. This framework aims to streamline site qualification processes for potential nuclear energy projects across the state.

According to a news release from Braun's office, the program will support "communities seeking designation as sites for nuclear energy-related development."

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Gov. Mike Braun has announced the launch of the "Advanced Nuclear Ready Community" program.

The program will focus on small modular reactors (SMRs) and advanced nuclear facilities, officials said.

The program uses a three-tier designation framework and includes a new digital toolkit, created by the Indiana Office of Energy Development (OED), to help leaders through the qualification process.

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