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Louisiana Considers 20-Cent Nuclear Fee | Alexandria Louisiana News
Louisiana regulators are weighing a 20-cent monthly fee on electricity bills to fund research into small modular nuclear reactors — a move sparked by Commissioner Eric Skrmetta’s push for more nuclear energy. While federal efforts support this tech, critics like Commissioner Davante Lewis argue utilities should pay for their own studies, not ratepayers. Commissioner Jean-Paul Coussan called it a “strong maybe,” and the Public Service Commission has postponed the vote until September 16th, giving time to explore alternatives before deciding if Louisiana customers will help fund the future of…
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