Kansas House Committee Passes Nuclear Energy Incentives Legislation

Legislation in Kansas that includes incentives to build an additional nuclear reactor on the grounds of the Wolf Creek Nuclear Power Plant, was approved by the Kansas House Energy and Utilities Committee.

From the Lawrence Journal-World:

“Whether you like it or not, nuclear energy has to be part of our discussions,” said state Rep. Annie Kuether, of Topeka, the ranking Democrat on the House Energy and Utilities Committee.

State Rep. Peggy Mast, R-Emporia, supported the legislation, saying, “nuclear energy is the cleanest and most efficient form of fuel we have.”

The legislation now goes to the full House for a vote.

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