Senate is tackling measures to spur small reactor projects

* Senate is tackling measures to spur small reactor projects
A Senate panel is considering legislation that could trigger the construction and licensing of smaller nuclear reactors. One bill would allow the government to invest about $250 million to support the technology, while the other proposes to establish a demonstration project through the Energy Department. "Smaller projects would carry lower investment risk and could be more affordable to smaller utilities," an agency expert said. Houston Chronicle


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