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Bill Aims to Ease Approval of Microreactors

Rendering of microreactor power and heating system
Alaska Center for Energy and Power
Rendering of microreactor power and heating system

Micro nuclear reactors are being considered as possible cost-effective, carbon free energy sources for midsize demand applications in Alaska. As KUAC’s Dan Bross reports a bill moving through the legislature would streamline the state’s approval process for them.