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 Events
September 15th: La Porte Nuclear 101
October 19th & 20th: Purdue Global Nuclear Energy & Economic Summit
Register for the Summit Today!
WHERE: Hyatt Regency, 1 S Capitol Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204
PRICING: $75 for Day 1 | $125 for Days 1 & 2
WHAT: The Global Nuclear Energy Economic Summit will bring together key industry leaders to strategize business deals that accelerate immediate nuclear power deployment. Key stakeholders will drive discussions on rapid reindustrialization, scaling the domestic workforce, and outlining the commercial transactions necessary to solidify Indiana’s global nuclear leadership under the America 250 initiative.
This event is in partnership with the State of Indiana and Purdue University College of Engineering, with support from the Institute for Energy Innovation.
Previous Events
June 24th: Evansville Nuclear 101
Nuclear Indiana Coalition
Meeting #1: Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Meeting #2: Wednesday, December 11, 2025
Meeting #3: Thursday, April 2, 2026
Meeting #4: Thursday, June 4, 2026
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
