State Investment in Nuclear (2026)

House Page, Vanessa Brooke, asks Senator Sharon Shewmake (D) from the Senate Environment, Energy, and Technology Committee and Representative Sam Ley (R) from the House Environment and Energy Committee about the feasibility of nuclear energy. Both legislators agreed about the need for more electricity in our state, due to the increase in demand. Watch to see where they disagree and on what ideas they agree.

Discussion/Comprehension Questions:

1. According to Senator Shewmake, why is there uncertainty about building nuclear energy plants?
2. What are other types of energy sources? What are the concerns about types of energy used?
3. Why is the demand for electricity increasing?
4. How are energy suppliers working together?
5. Why is it important for legislators to learn from experts?
6. According to Representative Ley, what is the role of the private sector?
7. How are the legislators’ ideas similar and different from one another?

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