DOVER, DE – The Delaware State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following statement after the passage of Senate Concurrent Resolution 18 (SCR 18), sponsored by Senator Bryant Richardson (R-Seaford), to explore the feasibility of nuclear energy in Delaware. Also included is an additional quote from Senator Richardson.
“Today, the Delaware Senate took an important step toward securing a more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy future for our state. We are pleased that SCR 18, which creates the Delaware Nuclear Energy Feasibility Task Force, passed with bipartisan support. This task force will examine the potential role of small modular reactors in Delaware’s energy portfolio and explore whether nuclear energy can help stabilize costs and improve reliability for families and businesses.
“We thank the 13 Senate Democrats who voted in favor of this resolution and recognize their willingness to put good policy ahead of partisanship. Energy policy is too important to be dictated by politics, and today’s vote shows that there is broad support for having serious discussions about Delaware’s energy future.
“As SCR 18 moves to the House of Representatives, we look forward to continuing this bipartisan effort. If House leadership believes a broader approach is necessary, Senator Richardson and sponsors are open to working together to expand the scope while ensuring nuclear energy remains part of the conversation. Delawareans deserve practical solutions that prioritize affordability and reliability, and we are committed to delivering just that.”
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“I was pleased to have Senator Stephanie Hansen as a co-prime on this resolution,” Senator Richardson said. “She has devoted much of her time to help solve the problems associated with making sure Delawareans have an adequate supply of power now and in the future while making sure our environment is protected.”
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