For several years, utilities, state and federal agencies and leading technology firms have explored SMRs as the next generation of carbon-free nuclear power in the U.S. SMRs have the same reliability and environmental benefits as traditional nuclear, but with a significantly smaller footprint and lower upfront capital costs. "The Commonwealth's potential to unleash and foster a rich energy economy is limitless," said Governor Glenn Youngkin. "To meet the power demands of the future, it is imperative we cont ...