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Oklo Joins Texas Nuclear Alliance as a Founding Member
The Texas Nuclear Alliance is proud to announce that Oklo Inc. has joined TNA as a Founding Member.
Aug 20, 20241 min read
Vistra Receives Approval to Operate Comanche Peak Nuclear Plant Through 2053
NRC issues 20-year license renewal to the 2,400-megawatt nuclear plant, ensuring continued reliable, baseload generation of zero-carbon...
Jul 29, 20241 min read
Texas Nuclear Summit Announces Former Energy Secretaries Rick Perry and Ernie Moniz to Keynote Lunch Panel
Former U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry and former U.S. Secretary of Energy Ernest J. Moniz will be keynote speakers for the summit.
Jul 23, 20241 min read
Machine Learning May Be Key to the Future of Nuclear Energy
Dr. Yang Liu, Nuclear Engineering professor, received a DOE Early Career Award for his machine learning proposal in nuclear reactor design.
Jul 14, 20242 min read
Natura Resources pushes forward with plans for ACU’s Molten Salt Research Reactor
Natura Resources is backing the construction of a molten salt research reactor at Abilene Christian University.
Jun 28, 20241 min read
Nuclear Energy is Critical for Texas’ ‘All-of-the-Above’ Approach to Energy Dominance
As we approach another scorching Texas summer, the demand for electricity is poised to reach unprecedented levels.
Jun 23, 20242 min read
Texas A&M to co-manage key nuclear plant in Amarillo, strengthening national defense
The Texas A&M System’s inclusion in this contract highlights its ongoing role in national security.
Jun 23, 20242 min read
Nuclear power making a comeback in Texas, as Republicans and Democrats approve incentives
Congressional Republicans and Democrats found something they could agree on Tuesday, passing a bill to accelerate nuclear energy development
Jun 20, 20241 min read
Why Texas A&M University wants state-of-the-art nuclear power plants on its campus
Texas A&M system chancellor says the coming explosion in the state's demand for electricity makes nuclear generation the logical solution.
Jun 15, 20241 min read
Waste Control Specialists files appeal over high-level nuclear waste lawsuit, case now set to go to U.S. Supreme Court
The lawsuit is against the Permian Basin Coalition. Efforts continue by the PBC to keep high-level nuclear waste out of the region in order
Jun 13, 20241 min read
ERCOT says there's a chance Texans could face rolling blackouts this summer
ERCOT says there is a chance Texas could face rolling blackouts this summer. One of their ideas -- building more nuclear plants.
Jun 12, 20241 min read
CPS Energy joins Texas Nuclear Alliance
CPS Energy has become a founding member of the Texas Nuclear Alliance and is also the alliance’s first electric utility provider member.
May 29, 20241 min read
THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM TO BRING NUCLEAR REACTORS TO TEXAS A&M-RELLIS
Leaders at The Texas A&M University System announced plans Wednesday to bring the latest nuclear reactors to the Texas A&M-RELLIS.
May 29, 20241 min read
Addressing Texas grid reliability: Time to go nuclear?
Thirty years after Texas’ last nuclear plant opened, new nuclear generation could provide needed power without planet-warming greenhouse gas
May 12, 20242 min read
Nuclear could be the crown jewel for Texas energy
Smaller, cheaper and more efficient reactors have governor’s attention
Apr 11, 20241 min read
Texas has big potential as nuclear generation technology center: regulator
Texas has substantial advantages for developing nuclear power plants, both on-site and modular, but faces a permitting "valley of death"...
Mar 27, 20241 min read
Texas Is Embracing Nuclear Power for the First Time in Decades
Texas is considering expanding its nuclear power generation capacity for the first time in over three decades as it eyes using small modular
Mar 26, 20241 min read
Small nuclear reactors may be coming to Texas, boosted by interest from Gov. Abbott
A nuclear power plant hasn’t been built in Texas in decades because of cost and public fears of a major accident. Now the governor wants...
Mar 26, 20241 min read
How Texas nuclear power can restore American energy dominance
Nuclear power has gotten a bad reputation, thanks to high-profile accidents at Three Mile Island, Chernobyl, and most recently Fukushima....
Feb 13, 20241 min read
Amarillo, Canyon high schools compete in 2024 Pantex Science Bowl
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – High school students from Amarillo and the High Plains region are planning to participate in the Pantex...
Feb 13, 20241 min read
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