State lawmakers should authorize a Nuclear Energy Fund to provide low-cost loans for advanced reactors, similar to the state’s efforts to incentivize new gas-fired generation, a Public Utility Commission of Texas report says.

A report from a state study group commissioned by Governor Greg Abbott says Texas is well positioned to become a dominant force in advanced nuclear energy.

Gov. Greg Abbott signaled strong support for a reemerging nuclear power industry Monday, publishing a report that proposes creating a state-backed loan program to develop nuclear power plants. A report commissioned by Abbott’s office proposed a Texas Nuclear Power Fund in a task force report that called on the Texas Legislature to pass a slate of bills supporting nuclear power,

The report makes seven recommendations to lawmakers, who say they'll focus on nuclear energy during the coming legislative session.

Governor Greg Abbott wants Texas to become a leader in nuclear power as the electricity demands on the state energy grid continue to grow. Last year, Abbott told the Public Utility Commission of Texas to put together a group to study the feasibility of ...

Greg Abbott released a comprehensive plan to make Texas the nation's leader in "advanced nuclear power." It comes after a year-long study looking at how nuclear technology could help keep our lights on and potentially create thousands of new jobs in Central Texas.