Arizona Eyes Small Nuclear Reactors to Meet Growing Energy Demand

A House committee recently approved a bill that would fast-track the deployment of next-generation small modular nuclear reactors in Arizona.

Artist rendition of NuScale Power’s small modular nuclear reactor plant. NuScale

As Arizona seeks to keep up with rising energy demand, lawmakers are championing a bill that would fast-track the deployment of small modular nuclear reactors to boost capacity.

The state House Natural Resources, Energy, and Water Committee has given the green light to House Bill 2795, a measure that clears the way for small modular reactors that meet federal safety standards.