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New Lattice Confinement Fusion Power Reactors May Eliminate 95% of SNF
The American Nuclear Society’s Thermal Hydraulics Division is hosting a virtual event on Friday, March 15, from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. (ET), where experts will discuss some of the most impactful work in thermal hydraulics in 2023.
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Air Force nears end of contested microreactor procurement process
Eielson Air Force Base in central Alaska has been the preferred location to demonstrate the benefits of microreactors to the U.S. Air Force—and by extension the Defense Department—since...
Virginia utility considers SMRs
Dominion Energy Virginia has issued a request for proposals from leading nuclear companies to study the feasibility of putting a small modular reactor at its North Anna nuclear power...
Florida studying new, advanced nuclear power
State regulators will study the economic and technical feasibility of adding advanced nuclear technology in Florida.The directive was included in a sweeping energy bill, House Bill 1645,...
Aalo Atomics lays ground for microreactor licensing and siting
Aalo reported last week that it has submitted a regulatory engagement plan to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in “a huge step forward in getting regulatory approval for our Aalo-1...
NRC, FEMA sign revised MOU on emergency preparedness
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the Federal Emergency Management Agency have signed a revised memorandum of understanding establishing a framework for the agencies to cooperate on...
House Energy and Water Subcommittee set to mark up FY 2025 appropriations bill
A subcommittee markup of the House energy and water fiscal year 2025 appropriations bill is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. (EDT) today. The appropriations package would fund energy and water...
How can SMRs revolutionize industrial decarbonization?
Innovations with small modular reactors, which offer a compact, efficient alternative to traditional baseload power plants, are at the forefront of a new era of nuclear energy production that...
USA’s John Christensen on the supply chain and other things
The conversation was casual with John Christensen, president and chief executive officer of Utilities Service Alliance, as he reflected on his 17 years with the organization. Christensen will...
DOE to invest $900M in next-generation nuclear
The U.S. Department of Energy plans to invest up to $900 million to support the initial deployment of small modular reactor technology.The DOE issued a notice of intent to fund projects from...
Donalds praises nuclear, urges microreactor development in Florida
Byron Donalds, the Republican representative from Florida’s 19th Congressional District, is a well-known proponent of nuclear energy. In his latest op-ed, which appeared in The Floridian,...