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Committee considers balanced overview of small modular reactors
Summary
The committee discussed presenting on small modular fission reactors, with Mike Xenakis urging a balanced approach that includes both industry and independent sources and a review of pros and cons.
Mike Xenakis told the committee that small modular fission reactors are on the current federal administration's agenda and suggested the Energy Committee could present an informational perspective on them. He advised a balanced treatment that lays out both potential benefits and risks and uses both industry and independent sources.
Committee members also discussed contextualizing such a presentation by connecting it to local energy use and emerging drivers like AI data centers. The idea is to present factual pros and cons rather than advocacy, and to circulate any drafts among members for review.
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