https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/tennessee-valley-authority-gets-approval-to-build-small-nuclear-reactorContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/tennessee-valley-authority-gets-approval-to-build-small-nuclear-reactorhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/tennessee-valley-authority-gets-approval-to-build-small-nuclear-reactor#u94334Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:20:55 +0000The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission has approved the Tennessee Valley Authority to build the nation's first commercial small modular nuclear reactor at the Clinch River site. The regulatory review concluded in fourteen months, beating its scheduled completion timeline by four months. The permit authorizes construction of a 300-megawatt unit, offering a fresh energy source designed to support rising electricity demand from artificial intelligence data centers and other heavy power users.Why it mattersThe approval marks a major milestone for the domestic nuclear industry as developers push