Dominion Energy has issued a closed request for proposals to assess the feasibility of constructing a small modular reactor at its North Anna nuclear power station in Louisa County, Virginia. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin also signed into law to seek a rate adjustment from state regulators for SMR-related development costs. The move is seen as an opportunity for small nuclear reactors to provide Virginians with reliable, affordable and clean energy. The company’s most recent Virginia integrated resource plan includes plans for the first SMR deployment in mid-2030s and several other units over the following decade, subject to change as technology, customer needs and other factors evolve. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved Dominion’s application to construct a third large reactor at North Anna in 2017, but the utility later halted plans due to a challenging environment for traditional nuclear builds.
Solar Dominates US Energy Capacity Growth
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has published data showing that solar accounted for over 75% of US electrical generating
