Update on small modular reactors 6/20

Modular reactor concept perfect for Hanford site Mid Columbia Tri City Herald One key ingredient is missing from the Department of Energy's approach to small modular reactors -- a sense of urgency.

Haley: Small modular reactors mean jobs Aiken Standard COLUMBIA -- The Savannah River Site is the ideal place to demonstrate the first small modular nuclear reactor, Gov. Nikki Haley said during a press co .

SC Hopes to Lead in Small Modular Nuclear Reactors Southern Political Report June 20, 2012 — COLUMBIA -- Thousands of jobs could be coming to South Carolina, if federal funding helps develop small modular reactors in the state, ... S

Haley, SCE&G support SMR industry Charleston Regional Business Small modular reactors could someday replace South Carolina Electric & Gas' aging ... A small modular reactor, or SMR, would “fit nicely in that footprint” of a ...

Haley: SC will fight for federal nuclear award CBS News Supporters contend the small modular reactors are earthquake, hurricane and tsunami proof because the reactors are gravity driven — with no pumps or motors.

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