US EditionIndiana Governor Creates Task Force, Orders Energy Demand Plan
INDIANA, JUN 25 – The task force will develop a 5-year and 20-year energy plan focused on reliability, affordability, and making Indiana a national leader in nuclear energy, officials said.
- On June 25, 2025, Indiana Governor Mike Braun announced in Indianapolis the launch of a task force focused on planning for the state’s rising energy needs.
- The task force formed due to rapidly increasing energy needs fueled by manufacturing growth, AI data centers, and electrification trends in the state.
- The group is tasked with creating a comprehensive energy growth plan that includes a 5-year vision and a 20-year outlook, emphasizing reliability, affordability, the preservation of existing generation facilities, and the exploration of nuclear energy options.
- Braun emphasized the importance of developing innovative strategies to address Indiana's rapidly increasing energy needs in a way that is both dependable and cost-effective. He aims for the state to become a key energy exporter and a national frontrunner in nuclear power.
- The task force is focused on enhancing cooperation between the government and private sector to develop sustainable energy strategies, with an initial report expected by the end of 2025 and a comprehensive plan for the state's energy expansion scheduled for submission on May 29, 2026.
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