Energy secretary says the awards “ensure we can deploy these reactors as soon as possible.”
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced more than $94 million in federal cost-shared funding for eight companies developing advanced light-water small modular reactors (SMRs). The funding will support reactor site preparation, fuel production, manufacturing equipment, and supply chain development in states including Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Washington. The department said the initiative addresses licensing, infrastructure, and manufacturing challenges that have slowed domestic reactor deployment.
“Advanced light-water SMRs will give our nation the reliable, round-the-clock power we need to… support data centers and AI growth, and reinforce a stronger, more secure electric grid. These awards ensure we can deploy these reactors as soon as possible,” Energy Secretary Chris Wright.
The department also stated the projects are part of a broader federal effort to support advanced nuclear development and prepare for possible reactor deployment in the 2030s.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For Secretary Wright to seek the Lord’s wisdom as he oversees the funding of nuclear energy projects.
- For U.S. energy officials as they evaluate plans for small nuclear reactor development.
- For the safety of engineers, plant workers, and local communities involved in reactor development and manufacturing operations.
Sources: Department of Energy
