Last mentioned: Feb 24, 2026
Executive Order Issued
Pritzker formalizes the state's SMR strategy and creates the Nuclear Energy Development Office.
Moratorium Lifted
Gov. Pritzker signs HB 2473, allowing for the construction of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).
CEJA Signed
The Climate and Equitable Jobs Act provides $694M in subsidies to keep existing nuclear plants operational.
Construction Moratorium
Illinois imposes a ban on new nuclear power plant construction until a federal waste solution is found.
Governor JB Pritzker has issued a landmark executive order to streamline the deployment of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) across Illinois. The directive establishes a dedicated state office to coordinate regulatory oversight and workforce development, positioning the state to maintain its lead in carbon-free baseload power.