The Tennessee Valley Authority is leaning into the hype on new nuclear energy.

The utility now has three projects underway to bring nuclear plants online in Tennessee and potentially beyond by the 2030s.

“No utility is working harder or faster than we are when it comes to deploying new nuclear technology,” TVA CEO Don Moul said during an August board meeting.

Hype is increasing around the future of nuclear. Dozens of projects have been announced nationally in recent months, backed by big funders like Google, Bill Gates and OpenAI founder Sam Altman.

Skepticism is likely just as prevalent, as the nuclear industry has a long history of delays, cost overruns and failed projects. The three projects TVA is pursuing are essentially pilots for small modular reactors, which can be downsized ve

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