Commission hears updates on modular nuclear reactor proposals and implications for training and siting
Commission members discussed renewed interest from site selectors and companies proposing modular and micro reactors, including claims about low water use and how modular technology would change evacuation and emergency‑planning needs; staff was asked to anticipate training and timelines.
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Commissioners discussed earlier proposals and fresh interest from firms exploring modular and micro nuclear reactors in the region. The conversation referenced prior work on the Blue Castle project and current approaches by other firms; staff and commissioners noted that modular reactors are presented as smaller, with different cooling systems and reduced water use compared with traditional reactors.
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