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Public Meeting On Proposed Nuclear Project
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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.

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Valdez City Council Endorses Nuclear Microreactor Bills
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Valdez City Council Endorses Nuclear Microreactor Bills

At the March 15 Valdez City Council meeting, the council voted to approve Resolution #22-17 which urges “passage of Senate Bill 177 and House Bill 299.” If passed, the bill would exempt nuclear facilities under 50 megawatts from current regulations that require multi-agency review of a nuclear facility’s hazards and legislative designation of its site.

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Copper Basin Energy: The Nuclear Option
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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.

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Nuclear Plans for the Copper Basin
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Nuclear Plans for the Copper Basin

Copper Valley Electric Association (CVEA) is working with Seattle-based Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation (USNC) to explore the possibility of bringing a “micro modular reactor” to the Copper Basin.

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