CARROLL HIGHLIGHTS KENTUCKY'S NUCLEAR ENERGY LEADERSHIP AT NATIONAL FORUM
FRANKFORT, KY (May 8, 2024)—Sen. Danny Carroll, R-Benton, and one of the state's most staunch advocates for energy diversification and innovation, addressed key stakeholders today at the third annual Energy Communities Alliance (ECA) Forum in Kennewick, Washington. The forum, supported by the United States Department of Energy Office of Nuclear Energy, brings together a diverse group of policymakers, industry leaders, and community representatives to discuss and shape the future of nuclear energy development in the United States.
Carroll, representing Kentucky on this national scale, emphasized the commonwealth's proactive approach toward integrating nuclear energy into its comprehensive energy portfolio. With the recent passage of his Senate Bill 198 and Senate Joint Resolution 140, Kentucky is poised to lead in the new era of nuclear technology.
"It is imperative that Kentucky not only supports but leads in advancing nuclear energy. Our efforts to establish the Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority signify our commitment to being at the forefront of nuclear innovation while embracing our all-of-the-above energy approach," Carroll said during the ECA Forum.
Carroll's legislative successes serve as an example for other states to follow. He aims to embrace high-production and low-carbon footprint alternative energies such as nuclear to ensure that Kentucky's energy future is secure, sustainable, and economically beneficial.
By establishing the Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority, the state will engage more effectively with local communities, enhance public understanding of nuclear technologies, and identify strategic locations for potential nuclear facilities.
At the ECA Forum, Carroll highlighted the importance of local and state government involvement in supporting nuclear development. The forum's agenda, meticulously developed with input from various stakeholders, aligns with Kentucky's objectives to educate and prepare communities for upcoming nuclear projects. Topics discussed at the forum included building community acceptance, reusing energy sites for new nuclear developments, and understanding the industrial applications of nuclear energy.
Carroll's participation in the ECA Forum is another example of his dedication to advancing Kentucky's energy strategy, lowering Kentuckians' energy costs, and collaborating nationally to promote nuclear energy as a cornerstone of America's energy independence.
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Sen. Danny Carroll, R-Benton, represents the 2nd Senate District, including Ballard, Carlisle, Livingston, Marshall, and McCracken Counties. He serves as Senate Families and Children Committee chair. He is also a Senate Education, Health Services, and Judiciary committee member. Additionally, Carroll is a member of the Public Pension Oversight Board, Juvenile Justice Oversight Council, and the Legislative Oversight and Investigations Committee.
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