Appalachian Power, a regional subsidiary of American Electric Power, announced Thursday that it plans to pursue a small modular reactor project, or SMR, in 2025.
The state of New York is asking atomic energy developers and major power users to share information about their interest in seeing new nuclear projects built across the region.
The announcement from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority is the latest example of a state’s officials attempting to track down clean energy to feed growing demand for 24/7 power from big tech firms and consumers alike.
