Small Modular Reactors are capable of providing clean, sustainable energy with low carbon emission. This next generation of nuclear reactors have the potential to advance society by creating jobs, lowering carbon emissions, and providing a safe and reliable source of energy.

Small Modular Reactors include passive safety features that greatly reduce, and in some cases eliminate, the safety challenges experienced by previous generations of nuclear reactors. This new generation of reactors are designed to be "walk-away safe", meaning no operator or electrical power is needed to safely shutdown the reactor and avoid a meltdown scenario.

A small modular reactor will provide immediate benefits in the forms of readily available electric and thermal energy generation. There is also potential for community benefits ranging from waste heat utilization to meet smaller thermal energy requirements to providing constant power with minimal disruptions for critical infrastructure such as cybersecurity systems, communications, and hospital equipment.

Small Modular Reactors are designed to be built and refueled in a factory setting to minimize the risk of leakage and exposure to the community. The intent is that these reactors can be transported and employed without any additional health risks to the community.

The spent fuel can be managed in the same way as that of large reactors: transfer to a deep cooling pool and stay there for several years ---> remove and store them in on-site dry casks ---> transport to a permanent disposal site.