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The Impact of Merging Climate and Trade Policy on Global Demand for Nuclear Energy
A growing number of countries are embracing ambitious commitments to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the near term.
Techno-economic analysis of distributed energy resources versus wholesale electricity purchases for fueling decarbonized heavy-duty vehicles
We create a model to quantify the value of distributed energy resources for meeting decarbonized heavy-duty vehicle energy demand.
The Emerging Energy Markets Analysis Initiative
We quantify the deployment and value potential of nuclear small modular reactors versus other distributed energy resources in meeting energy demands of decarbonized heavy duty vehicles across the United States.
Micronuclear Reactors Could Be The Next Big Thing For Wyoming, And US, Industry
During a presentation at the Wyoming Energy Authority’s New Frontier Energy Summit, Erik Nygaard, director of product development of BWXT Advanced Technologies, said the company has built 400 nuclear reactors that supply power for U.S. aircraft carriers and submarines, now it wants to expand to use that technology for industry.
New study examines US markets for microreactors – INL
Developers seeking to deploy advanced nuclear reactors can find high market potential in states with energy-intensive industries, nuclear-friendly laws, and widespread social acceptance – factors outlined in a new report by researchers at Idaho National Laboratory (INL). inl.gov
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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.
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.