ACEP publishes small-scale nuclear report
February 1, 2021
University Relations
UAF's Alaska Center for Energy and Power has just released an updated report on small
nuclear technologies, completed at the request of the Alaska Legislature. The report,
titled “
Small-Scale Nuclear Power: An option for Alaska?” includes an overview of the current status of both small modular and micro nuclear
reactor technologies, including licensing, policy and economic considerations. The
report also incorporates a number of recommendations related to continued technology
tracking, education, and ensuring Alaska use cases and concerns are considered at
the national level.
These recommendations are based on presentations and discussions that took place during
a four-part education series on small nuclear technologies hosted by ACEP. Thank you
to the over 300 individuals who participated in these online sessions over the past
several months, representing business, utilities, Alaska Native organizations and
research sectors.
Find
recordings and materials online.