Pennsylvania so far not joining rush to support struggling nuclear plants

Energy News Network: As other states move to rescue their uneconomic nuclear power plants, Pennsylvania is still weighing whether to take action.

Fueled by concerns over climate change, grid reliability, and job retention, states including Illinois and New York have recently given billions of dollars to support nuclear energy by essentially broadening their definitions of clean power. In May, New Jersey approved $300 million annually to help support its nuclear fleet. A similar push is underway to persuade Ohio lawmakers to rescue two facilities there.

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