Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus
Coverage of Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus in the Nexus archive.
- Tennessee Republican balks at nuclear campus, waste storage
The state of Tennessee is considering a major nuclear campus project, which the U.S. Department of Energy proposes with a $50 billion investment. While Governor Bill Lee supports the opportunity for Tennessee, East Tennessee lawmaker Rep. Ed Butler opposes using the state for nuclear waste storage, citing environmental risks that outweigh economic benefits. This opposition follows concerns raised by Sen. Heidi Campbell regarding site disclosure.
- Tennessee could get $50B for storing nuclear waste. The state won’t say where it plans to put it
Tennessee is among five states considered for a $50 billion federal nuclear waste storage deal, with Oak Ridge as the primary site and four Cumberland Plateau counties under consideration. The state has not specified all potential storage locations, and Governor Bill Lee emphasizes balancing economic benefits with environmental risks. The Department of Energy has not finalized the agreement.
- Idaho a finalist to become nuclear powerhouse — and home for waste
Idaho is one of five finalists selected to host a proposed Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus, as announced by the Department of Energy. The project aims to establish Idaho as a nuclear powerhouse and a site for nuclear waste management.
- Democratic senator asks TN governor for details about potential federal nuclear partnership
Sen. Heidi Campbell requested Gov. Bill Lee to disclose details about Tennessee's potential federal nuclear partnership, including the location of new nuclear sites. The U.S. Department of Energy is considering Tennessee as a finalist for a Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus near Oak Ridge to support nuclear fuel lifecycle activities.
- Tennessee among 5 states offering to accept nuclear waste
Five states, including Tennessee, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Utah, and Idaho, have agreed to accept nuclear waste in exchange for federal support to develop nuclear energy and create jobs. The plan includes building storage sites and Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses, potentially bringing $50 billion in investment and tax revenue, with Tennessee and Idaho highlighted for their nuclear research facilities.
- Feds pick Louisiana for potential nuclear campus
The U.S. Department of Energy has selected Louisiana as a potential site for a Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus, alongside Utah, Tennessee, Oklahoma, and Idaho. Louisiana proposes three hubs for nuclear energy functions, including uranium enrichment in Baton Rouge, small modular reactors in Northwest Louisiana, and waste disposal via offshore salt domes in Port Fourchon.
- 5 states offer to accept nuclear waste in exchange for help developing nuclear energy
Five states—Tennessee, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Utah, and Idaho—have agreed to accept nuclear waste in exchange for federal support to develop nuclear energy infrastructure, aiming to create jobs and attract billions in investment. The plan includes establishing Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses with storage sites, uranium enrichment, and advanced reactor deployment, potentially reducing risks associated with current storage locations.
- 5 states offer to accept nuclear waste in exchange for help developing nuclear energy
Five states (Tennessee, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Utah, and Idaho) have agreed to accept nuclear waste in exchange for federal support to develop nuclear energy, aiming to create jobs and boost economies. The plan involves establishing Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses with potential investments of up to $50 billion and significant tax revenues.