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flag Illinois ends nuclear construction ban to add 2 GW of clean power by 2033.

flag In February 2026, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed an executive order lifting a decades-old moratorium on new nuclear construction, paving the way for at least two gigawatts of new nuclear capacity—enough to power up to two million homes—starting by 2033. flag The move aims to prevent future power shortages as the state transitions to carbon-free electricity by 2045 under the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act. flag State agencies must identify potential sites, assess regulatory needs, and engage communities within 60 days, while a working group will review laws and recommend changes within 120 days. flag The order supports Illinois’ nuclear leadership, where nuclear plants supplied over half the state’s electricity in 2024, and seeks to maintain energy reliability, affordability, and job growth amid rising demand.

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