Tennessee Proposes Oak Ridge for Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus
Tennessee has proposed Oak Ridge to the U.S. Department of Energy for a Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus, aiming to enhance nuclear energy development. This initiative seeks to establish a comprehensive nuclear ecosystem, potentially bolstering the state's position in next-generation energy jobs.
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The State of Tennessee submitted a proposal to the U.S. Department of Energy to establish a Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus in Oak Ridge. The campus aims to support the full nuclear energy ecosystem, including fuel production, recycling, and waste disposal.
Tennessee emphasizes its extensive nuclear infrastructure and a workforce supported by over 230 companies in the Oak Ridge-Knoxville area. Recent investments include a $400 million federal award for a small modular reactor at Clinch River and planned investments from GE Vernova Hitachi. If chosen, this campus would further solidify Tennessee's role in nuclear energy, although no timeline for site selection has been provided.
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