Youngkin and other nuclear proponents say Southwest Virginia’s abundant abandoned coal mine land and the need for jobs and economic development make the region an ideal spot for a small modular nuclear reactor. Critics say they’ve been left out of the discussion.
Small Modular Nuclear Reactor
Governor Youngkin is proposing a small modular nuclear reactor in Southwest Virginia
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Experts say Virginia is capable of building a small modular nuclear reactor today if approvals were in place. Here’s how.
Small modular nuclear reactors are about a third of the size of typical reactors. There are no SMRs operating in the U.S., but experts say Virginia is equipped to build one if approvals go through.
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Gilbert and West Virginia counterpart announce push for small nuclear reactors in rural areas
The announcement comes after Gov. Glenn Youngkin declared support for such a reactor in Southwest Virginia.
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Governor wants small modular nuclear reactor in Southwest Virginia
Youngkin says state must be “all in” on nuclear energy.