TVA First U.S. Utility to Receive Construction Permit for BWRX-300 Advanced Nuclear Reactor
Key Highlights
- ➤NRC issued construction permit for TVA’s Clinch River Unit 1 BWRX-300 reactor (TVC)
- ➤TVA became first U.S. utility permitted to construct a BWRX-300 SMR (TVC)
- ➤Permit is only the second advanced reactor construction permit issued nationally
- ➤TVA continues negotiations with industry partners on cost sharing and financial accountability
- ➤No construction date has been announced for Clinch River Unit 1
Expert Statements
Mike Skaggs, TVA Interim President & CEO
“This construction permit is more than a regulatory achievement – it's foundational for America's nuclear future”
Matt Rasmussen, TVA Chief Nuclear Officer
“We appreciate the NRC's leadership, transparency, and commitment to safe, effective nuclear development as TVA advances next-generation nuclear technologies”
Bill Lee, Governor of Tennessee
“Tennessee has the legacy and expertise to lead America's nuclear future, and today's milestone brings that vision closer to reality”
Marsha Blackburn, U.S. Senator
“America's nuclear renaissance runs through Tennessee, and TVA's Clinch River site is a big reason why”
Bill Hagerty, U.S. Senator
“The Nuclear Regulatory Commission's effort to open the door for more rapid technology investment in state and regional industry leaders like TVA is the exact approach our country needs to advance abundant, reliable, and affordable energy”
Chuck Fleischmann, U.S. Representative
“TVA is leading the nation in mass nuclear deployment and setting the gold standard for reliable utilities across America”
Tim Burchett, U.S. Representative
“I am excited to celebrate the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's issuance of a construction permit for TVA's Clinch River Unit One”
TVA First U.S. Utility to Receive Construction Permit for BWRX-300 Advanced Nuclear Reactor PR Newswire
* The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issues landmark permit advancing America's nuclear energy leadership. * First U.S. site cleared to move forward with BWRX‑300 Advanced Reactor. * TVA's Clinch River Nuclear Site positioned as nation's premier location for small modular reactor innovation, strengthening U.S. energy security. * Editor's Note: Download
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