Small nuclear reactors could power the future — the challenge is building the first one in the U.S.

In this article SMR D SO CEG watch now Nuclear plants could become smaller, simpler and easier to build in the future, potentially revolutionizing a power source that is increasingly viewed as critical to the transition away from fossil fuels. New designs called small modular reactors, or SMR in shorthand, promise to speed deployment of new plants as demand for clean electricity is rising from artificial intelligence, manufacturing and electric vehicles. At the same time, utilities across the country are re ...