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From uncertainty to vitality: The future of nuclear energy in Illinois
Nuclear is enjoying a bit of a resurgence. The momentum for reliable energy to support economic development around the country—specifically data centers and AI—remains strong, and strongly in favor of nuclear. And as feature coverage on the states in the January 2026 issue of Nuclear News made abundantly clear, many states now see nuclear as necessary to support rising electricity demand while maintaining a reliable grid and reaching decarbonization goals.
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Stephen A. Fleger Kenneth G. Lowery
2024
Steven A. ArndtRichard J. Stattel
2023
David Desaulniers
2022
Imre and Maria Pázsit
2021
Ronald L. BoringRizwan Uddin
2020
David L. RahnRichard T. Wood
2019
Prof. Poong Hyun SeongDr. Lewis F. Hanes
2018
Dr. Jin JiangDr. Belle Upadhyaya
2017
Dr. Joseph NaserMr. Ted Quinn
2016
Arndt Lindner
2015
Gary Lynn JohnsonJohn M. O’Hara
2014
Douglas ChapinHidekazu Yoshikawa
2013
Dieter H. WachJulius J. Persensky
2012
Oszvald Glockler
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Rafael B. Perez
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