FirstEnergy studies investing in small-reactor technology

FirstEnergy studies investing in small-reactor technology
FirstEnergy is studying expanding its energy portfolio to include small modular reactors. A $500 million unit, which would be capable of generating 150 megawatts of electricity, is a manageable investment, said Pete Sena, president and chief operating officer of FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating. "What really excites me about nuclear energy is the new technology," he said. American City Business Journals/Pittsburgh/Energy Inc. blog