PNM ponders a (small) nuclear future

N.M. company eyes development of small nuclear reactor
Public Service Co. of New Mexico is exploring options to build small modular nuclear reactors with a capacity of about 125 megawatts to help address demand for electricity while curbing greenhouse-gas emissions. "A full-scale nuclear plant is way beyond our resources, but we could consider [placing] a small reactor in the Four Corners area," said Pat Vincent-Collawn, president and CEO of the company. American City Business Journals/Albuquerque, N.M.http://www.bizjournals.com/albuquerque/stories/2010/10/04/story1.html?b=1286164800^4024241&s=industry&i=energy#ixzz11Qp5EFys

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