Nuclear Energy

U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann has been selected to serve a second consecutive term as Chairman of Energy and Water Appropriations.

The Tennessee Valley Authority, in collaboration with a coalition of utilities, industry leaders and state officials, is spearheading efforts to accelerate what may be the nation's first commercial small modular reactor.

The initiative announced Friday aims to secure an $800 million grant from the Department of Energy, primarily to expedite the construction of an SMR project at TVA’s Clinch River Nuclear Site in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

A top appropriator is launching a broad bipartisan energy caucus as the Republican trifecta in Washington plans to focus on the issue.

Rep. Chuck Fleischmann (R-Tenn.) said Monday he filed paperwork to form a new congressional caucus to cover “all-of-the-above” energy policy.

“My focus is going to be energy, energy, energy,” said Fleischmann, Chair of the House Energy and Water Development Appropriations Subcommittee. “My goal is to get as much bipartisan and bicameral support and buy-in so we get success.”