Ayotte is eyeing a nuclear future, but New Hampshire should watch its step

Ayotte is eyeing a nuclear future, but New Hampshire should watch its step

New Hampshire's Seabrook Station has operated since 1990. (Courtesy of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission)In her “State of the State” address last month, Gov. Kelly Ayotte said: “Looking toward the future of energy in New Hampshire, we can build on the successes of our homegrown power. There are numerous groups, lawmakers and stakeholders looking into the next steps of nuclear. Today, I am directing our Department of Energy to build pathways to f…

Gov. Kelly Ayotte advocates for expanded nuclear energy generation in New Hampshire

Last month, New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte announced in her annual "State of the State" address that she is directing the state's department of energy to bring the state to the "forefront" of nuclear energy technology.Currently, the Seabrook Station Nuclear Power Plant in Seabrook, N.H., which is the only nuclear power plant in the state, accounts for around 55% of the energy generation and about 30% of New Hampshire's "carbon-free baseload," a…