Rockport Plant’s Energy Future | Fort Wayne News

Fort Wayne News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 23, 2026 · 1m

Indiana Michigan Power is pivoting away from coal at its Rockport plant, not shutting it down entirely but replacing it with a natural gas facility—and eyeing small modular nuclear reactors as a future option, backed by federal funding. This shift aligns with Governor Mike Braun’s “all-of-the-above” energy strategy, designed to bring high-paying jobs and economic revitalization to struggling communities. While proponents tout nuclear’s reliability and carbon-free potential, critics question its feasibility, cost, and whether it distracts from proven renewables like solar and wind. The state…