NWS Yorktown, Dominion Energy Sign Agreement to Explore SMR, Other Power

NWS YORKTOWN AND DOMINION ENERGY EXPLORE NEW POWER SOURCES

Naval Weapons Station Yorktown and Dominion Energy Virginia signed a Memorandum of Agreement.
The agreement explores reliable and resilient energy sources for the base.
Potential sources include natural gas, solar, energy storage, and Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).
The goal is to ensure energy resilience for national security and base operations.
The base is a critical logistics and munitions hub for the East Coast Navy.
Dominion Energy emphasized collaboration with military installations and the community.
Exploring SMRs is seen as a favorable option for advanced nuclear power.
The agreement follows similar collaborations at other Virginia military installations.

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Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Dominion Energy Virginia Sign Agreement to Explore New Power Sources Including a Small Modular Reactor