<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1Sk2Pr_1Bi9396n00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1Sk2Pr_1Bi9396n00" width="600" height="337" ><figcaption>Courtesy of NPPD.</figcaption></figure>Columbus, NE- The Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) has narrowed down the search, identifying four communities across the state as top choices for a potential small nuclear reactor.According to the NPPD’s siting feasibility study, the four communities include Beatrice, Brownville, Sutherland and Norfolk were deemed the best suited to host a next-generation nuclear facility, based on current infrastructure and siting criteria, with the only nuclear power plant in the state in Brownville.The four communities were picked from an initial 16 list, narrowing down the process directed by the Nebraska Legislature, which allocated $1 million in 2022 to pay for it.The study looked across five major categories; health and safety, ecological, socio-economic, engineering and cost-related, and water-related and availability. The four chosen communities rose to the top in terms of the various aspects looked at.If the project continues forward, it will take a minimum of 8-10 years to develop.To learn about the full study, visit NextGenNuclearNE.com.</div></body>

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Columbus, NE- The Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) has narrowed down the search, identifying four communities across the state as top choices for a potential small nuclear reactor. According to the NPPD’s siting feasibility study, the four communities include Beatrice, Brownville, Sutherland and Norfolk were deemed the best suited to...

NPPD Identifies Four Nebraska Cities for Potential Small Nuclear Reactor Project

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Columbus, NE- The Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) has narrowed down the search, identifying four communities across the state as top choices for a po

NPPD Identifies Four Nebraska Cities for Potential Small Nuclear Reactor Project

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