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Gov. Kim Reynolds Creates Iowa Nuclear Energy Task Force. Who's on It?
The task force, chaired by Dr. Mark Nutt, will deliver recommendations within 180 days on nuclear technology, workforce, and economic growth as Iowa's only nuclear plant nears restart.
- On Jan. 5th, Governor Kim Reynolds signed an executive order creating the Iowa Nuclear Energy Task Force and appointed Dr. Mark Nutt to chair it, advising the governor, Iowa General Assembly and state agencies.
- Reynolds argued nuclear power could help Iowa strengthen energy reliability, sustainability, and economic growth, building on its manufacturing and energy sector strengths.
- The panel will feature representatives from at least 11 members including Alliant Energy, MidAmerican Energy, NextEra executives, Iowa State University faculty, labor unions, and legislators such as Senate Majority Leader Mike Klemish and Rep. David Young.
- Charged by the executive order, the Iowa Nuclear Energy Task Force must assess technologies, workforce needs, and federal agency coordination, submitting a final report with recommendations to Governor Kim Reynolds within 180 days.
- The move coincides with NextEra's restart process for Duane Arnold as Iowa formed the Iowa Nuclear Energy Task Force while the Linn County Board of Supervisors reviews zoning.
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