Indiana officials aim to inspire nuclear development — starting with local-level support

By: Jack Forrest

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: July 23, 2026

Words: 713

Last Updated: 4 weeks ago

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Indiana Michigan Power will soon retire the coal-burning units at its Rockport electric generating plant. The 2,600-megawatt plant is a source of energy, jobs and tax revenue in the southern Indiana community along the Ohio River.

Losing it would be “devastating,” Spencer County Commissioner Jim Seiler said.

“I mean, if they completely close down, that would just kill our schools and our whole area,” he said.

That’s not the plan. I&M, owned by utility …

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