Texas lawmakers are exploring nuclear energy as a potential solution to strengthen the state’s power grid, which is primarily fueled by oil and gas.
Despite advances in wind and solar energy, some have questioned why the state hasn’t made greater investments in nuclear power. Public Utility Commission Commissioner Jimmy Glotfelty said that view is slowly changing as nuclear technology improves.
"These new plants are smaller, less expensive and safer," he said.
Texas currently operates two nuclear power plants, and lawmakers are discussing expansion efforts at these sites to help stabilize the grid. However, officials cautioned that any such developments would be years away.
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