Union of Concerned Scientists: Small Nuclear Reactor Contract Fails, Signaling Larger Issues With Nuclear Energy Development in U.S.
November 09, 2023
November 09, 2023
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Nov. 9 -- The Union of Concerned Scientists issued the following statement:
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NuScale Power Cooperation, the first company in the United States to secure approval for the design of a small modular nuclear reactor (SMR), ended its contract with the Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS) on Wednesday. The companies cited rising costs as the reason for terminating the contract.
Throughout the development process, NuScale . . .
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NuScale Power Cooperation, the first company in the United States to secure approval for the design of a small modular nuclear reactor (SMR), ended its contract with the Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS) on Wednesday. The companies cited rising costs as the reason for terminating the contract.
Throughout the development process, NuScale . . .