Ksnb Sites Near Grand Island Hastings And Kearney Are Among 16 Communities Included In The Program

Tri-Cities mayors honored to be on short list for advanced nuclear program

KSNB - Sites near Grand Island, Hastings, and Kearney are among 16 communities included in the program.

WEB GRAND ISLAND & HASTINGS, Neb. — Two Tri-City mayors say they're honored to be on the short list for a new advanced nuclear program.

Energy leaders announced a new partnership for the development of the country's first advanced nuclear reactor. Energy Northwest is the partner in two projects picked for a new Department of Energy program to develop advanced nuclear technology.

What could be the nation's first commercial advanced nuclear power reactor would be built in Washington state under an agreement announced Wednesday by the U.S. Department of Energy and Energy Northwest.

According to TRIDEC Vice President Gary Petersen, the Tri-Cities is one of five possible site locations for a new advanced nuclear reactor.

The mayors of Grand Island and Hastings say they're excited about the potential for new jobs and economic development that the program could bring to their communities.

The program is designed to accelerate the development and deployment of advanced nuclear technologies. These technologies have the potential to provide clean, safe, and affordable energy for the future.

The inclusion of Tri-City sites on the short list is a testament to the region's strong nuclear industry and its commitment to innovation.

The Tri-Cities is home to several nuclear facilities, including the Hanford Nuclear Reservation and the Columbia Generating Station. The region also has a strong workforce with experience in nuclear energy.

The mayors of Grand Island and Hastings say they're confident that the Tri-Cities can be a successful partner in the program.

The program is still in its early stages, but the inclusion of Tri-City sites on the short list is a positive sign for the region's future.