Illinois divided after lifting 40-year-old state ban: 'A much-needed step'

Illinois divided after lifting 40-year-old state ban: 'A much-needed step'

Illinois has opened the gates to what could be a nuclear power renaissance in the state, according to Illinois Policy. For 40 years, the state has had a moratorium on nuclear power plants exceeding 300 megawatts. The upcoming passage of Senate Bill 25 promises to lift this ban, though it also gives the state greater power to manage energy supply.  Illinois is already one of the most nuclear-heavy states in America, generating 54% of its energy f…