GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy

TVA clears huge hurdle in race to build America's first small nuclear reactor

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has approved the Tennessee Valley Authority's plans to build a small modular nuclear reactor in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, deeming it safe and feasible. This decision advances TVA's goal to expand its nuclear portfolio and meet rising electricity demand, partly driven by data center development. The project, designed by GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy, is expected to add 300 megawatts of power.