Energy Department Takes First Step to Spur U.S. Manufacturing of Small Modular Nuclear Reactors

By Energy Department

The U.S. Department of Energy announced the first step toward manufacturing small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) in the United States, demonstrating the Administration’s commitment to advancing U.S. manufacturing leadership in low-carbon, next generation energy technologies and restarting the nation’s nuclear industry. Through the draft Funding Opportunity Announcement announced today, the Department will establish cost-shared agreements with private industry to support the design and licensing of SMRs.

Read more at energy.gov

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