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How will nuclear energy get to Utah? Experts discuss paths and pitfalls

By Amy Joi O’Donoghue One of the factors to bringing nuclear energy to Utah as a source to help the grid and grow economic development is to foster community engagement and the support of residents. That component was stressed Wednesday as part of conference hosted by the U.S. Nuclear Industry Council devoted to advanced nuclear reactors […]

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How to Solve the Climate Problem with Nuclear Fission

By: Glenn Weinreb
As Steven Aumeier from the Idaho National Laboratory said, “We keep looking at nuclear power through a 20th century lens. However, we need to think differently due to our 21st century climate and security challenges.”
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Utah lawmaker seeks to establish a nuclear energy consortium

By: Amy Joi O’Donoghue
Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, and state Senate President Stuart Adams, R-Layton, made clear at a Park City conference hosted by INL and the Atlantic Council that nuclear energy must be part of Utah's future — both from an energy benefit but also as an economic development tool. The Frontiers Project meeting was a daylong event hosted by the Idaho National Laboratory, located just a few hours from Salt Lake City.
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Louisiana regulators chart course toward advanced nuclear energy

By: Nolan McKendry
The commission's recent "LANCE Report" identifies nuclear power as a critical component in achieving net zero emissions while supporting Louisiana's energy-intensive industries. The report suggests integrating nuclear with natural gas to meet the demands of industrial clients seeking low-carbon energy for their operations. "Our industrial sector is clamoring for net zero power," said Commissioner Eric Skrmetta. "In combination with natural gas and nuclear, we get the net zero our products get the stamp of net zero on them for export."
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The energy future in Utah and the West

By: By Amy Joi O’Donoghue
Utah has been identified as a “first mover” state when it comes to the deployment of advanced nuclear technology in its partnership with the Idaho National Laboratory. The Frontiers project aims to foster deployment in states with economic development. That can be something like a microreactor used in manufactory technology to lower emissions. Or, it could be something like the Natrium project in Wyoming by TerraPower. It is sited near a coal-fired power plant and could deliver up to 345-megawatts of power via a molten salt cooled reactor.
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TerraPower selects Kemmerer, Wyoming as the preferred site for advanced reactor demonstration plant

November 16, 2021

TerraPower today announced Kemmerer, Wyoming as the preferred site for the Natrium™ reactor demonstration project, which is a TerraPower and GE-Hitachi technology, and is one of two competitively-selected advanced reactor demonstration projects (ARDP) supported by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The company selected the Kemmerer location, near the Naughton Power Plant, following an extensive evaluation process and meetings with community members and leaders.

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Eielson AFB Announced as Site for Air Force Micro-Reactor Pilot

October 15, 2021

The Department of the Air Force has selected Eielson Air Force Base (AFB) to pilot its first micro-reactor. The next-generation energy capability will provide the installation with a clean, reliable, and resilient nuclear energy supply technology for critical national security infrastructure.

The micro-reactor pilot was initiated in response to the Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act requirement to identify potential locations to site, construct, and operate a micro-reactor by the end of 2027. The micro-reactor will be commercially owned and operated and U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission licensed.

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