The role of small modular nuclear reactors in meeting climate goals
Small modular nuclear reactors could play an important role in decarbonizing power grids and meeting climate goals set by the Paris Agreement, according to a new report.
Nuclear plant price doubles to $28.5B as other owners balk
The cost of two nuclear reactors being built in Georgia is now $28.5 billion, more than twice the original price tag, and the other owners of Plant Vogtle argue Georgia Power Co. has triggered an agreement requiring Georgia Power to shoulder a larger share of the financial burden.
Idaho National Laboratory to research net-zero microgrids
Supported by funding from the U.S. Dept. of Energy, the Idaho National Laboratory will research microgrid technologies that can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide enhanced grid resiliency.
Vogtle nuclear expansion facing yet another delay, Georgia Power reports
Georgia Power has pushed back the in-service dates for its troubled Vogtle Units 3 and 4 expansion project—the first new nuclear power plant construction...
Exelon, DOE pitch in on $92M digitalization upgrade at Limerick nuclear station
Exelon Generation will utilize a $50 million federal cost-share award to fully digitalize the control room at its Limerick Generating Station in Pennsylvania.
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GE Hitachi & BWXT working together to design, build SMR at Ontario’s Darlington nuclear...
Nuclear equipment firm BWXT’s Canadian subsidiary is partnering with GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy on an engineering and procurement deal to support design and manufacturing...
