The Indiana Advanced Nuclear Ready Communities Program is a first-of-its-kind state designation system that formally recognizes Indiana communities — cities, counties, and townships — that have taken measurable steps to welcome advanced nuclear energy development. The program is administered by the Indiana Office of Energy Development under Governor Mike Braun.
Communities earn one of three tiered designations — Nuclear Aware (Tier 1), Nuclear Prepared (Tier 2), and Nuclear Ready (Tier 3) — based on criteria including stakeholder organization, site readiness, workforce development, and formal agreements with developers. Each tier carries a distinctive badge and a growing set of state and federal resources.
The program launches at a pivotal moment. Indiana's grid is transitioning, data center demand is accelerating, and the PJM–MISO seam creates unique opportunities for baseload nuclear power. Being designated Indiana Nuclear Ready signals to developers that a community is serious, prepared, and worth their investment.
Advanced Nuclear Ready Communities Toolkit: Advanced Nuclear Communities Toolkit
Community Letter of Intent Sample: Letter of Intent
Community Benefits: Advanced Nuclear Communities Benefits Brief
Download Informational PowerPoint Here: Advanced Nuclear Ready Communities PowerPoint
Download Nuclear 101 PowerPoint Here: Nuclear 101 PowerPoint
Download Informational Brochure Here: Advanced Nuclear Ready Communities Brochure
Download Program Flyer Here: Advanced Nuclear Ready Community Program Flyers
Upcoming
September 15th: La Porte Nuclear 101
September 22nd: Association of Indiana Counties
September 29th-October 1st: Accelerating Indiana Municipalities Annual Meeting
October 19th-20th: Purdue Global Nuclear Energy Economic Summit
Previous
August 13th: Delaware County Commissioners & Congresswoman Spartz
August 20th: Gateway for Accelerated Innovation for Nuclear
August 27th: New Haven Mayor & Economic Development Director
Program Administration
This program is administered by the Indiana Office of Energy Development.
Program Application Link:
https://in.accessgov.com/oed/Forms/Page/oed/indiana-advanced-nuclear-ready-communities-application
Questions regarding eligibility, application procedures, or program requirements should be directed to:
Nuclear@oed.IN.gov
Indiana Office of Energy Development
