Compromise bill directs 10-year pilot program for Navy's small modular nuclear reactors

Compromise bill directs 10-year pilot program for Navy's small modular nuclear reactors

The compromise defense authorization bill would initiate a 10-year pilot program at naval installations for small modular nuclear reactors -- an initiative House authorizers previously approved, and one that follows Navy efforts to expand clean energy generation on underused military land. In selecting naval installations for the pilot program, the Navy assistant secretary for energy, installations and environment must consider if the installati…