Next wave of nuclear-power plants sees new life in climate bill

TerraPower, which owns a research facility in Everett, Wash., is chosen by the Energy Department to test and build advanced reactors. (Photo: AP) — TerraPower, which owns a research facility in Everett, Wash., is chosen by the Energy Department to test and build advanced reactors. (Photo: AP)

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4 min read . Updated: 05 Sep 2022, 06:30 PM IST Jennifer Hiller, The Wall Street Journal

Federal support, investor interest boost idea of building small reactors at closing coal plants or industrial sites, but economics remain unproven

Smaller-scale nuclear-power proposals are getting a boost of federal support under the recently passed climate, healthcare and tax bill. Now their backers must prove the projects can be delivered on time and on budget.

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