States Compete for U.S. Department of Energy Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus
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What happened
The Department of Energy is seeking host states for a Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus designed to strengthen and modernize the nation's full nuclear fuel cycle. Oklahoma was one of five finalists selected from 26 applicants, while Tennessee was also named a finalist in the competition. The campus would support nearly every stage of the nuclear fuel cycle, including fuel fabrication, reactor technologies, and long-term waste management.
Why it matters
The project is intended to facilitate uranium enrichment, reactor construction, and spent fuel storage. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee stated that if selected, the campus could bring $50 billion in capital investments and 25,000 jobs to the state. Tennessee also entered a nonbinding agreement with the Department of Energy to accept nuclear waste if chosen.
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Who's involved
- IdahoState competing for the Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus designation.
- OklahomaState competing for the Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus designation.
- TennesseeState selected as a finalist to host the Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus.
- Department of EnergyGovernment agency driving the selection process for the nuclear campus.
Who could feel it
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- IdahoSpeculative
Idaho might see increased investment and job creation if it is selected as a host state.
- OklahomaSpeculative
Oklahoma might see increased investment and job creation if it is selected as a host state.
- TennesseeSpeculative
Tennessee could see $50 billion in capital investments and 25,000 jobs if it is selected as a host state.
- Department of EnergySpeculative
The Department of Energy could see expanded funding and research scope through the campus initiative.
- Oak Ridge National LaboratorySpeculative
Oak Ridge National Laboratory could expand its research scope and funding as the campus aligns with its mission.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The Nuclear Innovation Campuses are seeking to attract heavy manufacturing industries.Sub-event
- As an Agreement State, Tennessee leads in fusion regulation.Sub-event
- The administration promoted nuclear energy development and selected states for a nuclear innovation campus.Sub-event
Oklahoma considered for nuclear energy innovation campus.1 source
Three states are vying to host a major DOE nuclear energy project.1 source
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The entities involved
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Idaho
state of the United States of America
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Oklahoma
state of the United States of America
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Tennessee
state of the United States of America
Related events
- The administration promoted nuclear energy development and selected states for a nuclear innovation campus.
- Idaho is a finalist for a national waste repository, and Brad Little initiated the Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus proposal while the INL director participated in the state task force.
- Japan, ORNL, and TVA are collaborating in Tennessee to build a fusion test facility and relocate headquarters.
- Idaho State University and Idaho National Laboratory plan to build a microreactor on campus in Pocatello.
- Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is located in Idaho, and the administration is considering states for a nuclear innovation hub, with waste shipments going to New Mexico.