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Public Meeting On Proposed Nuclear Project
On April 19, the Copper Valley Electric Association (CVEA) and the Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation (USNC) held a public meeting in the Glennallen Elementary School gym to present information about a proposed micro modular nuclear reactor for the Copper Basin area and to take questions.
Copper Basin Energy: The Nuclear Option
At a time when high energy costs are a factor for many in Valdez and the Copper Basin, the Valdez City Council heard a presentation on a potential “micro modular” nuclear reactor (MMR) to be built in the vicinity of Valdez. Travis Million, CEO of the Copper Valley Electric Association (CVEA), and Christian Rabiti, director of Technology Strategy for Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation (USNC), presented this during a work session on February 17.