Southeast Nuclear Hub
Our region, and our knowledgeable workforce, is internationally recognized in the nuclear field. That’s why we’re actively recruiting the energy systems sector. It’s working, too: In 2023, GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy, TVA, Ontario Power Generation, and Synthos Green Energy announced that they’re teaming up to advance the global deployment of the first grid-scale small modular reactor (SMR) approved in the U.S. In the past 5 years, the nuclear ecosystem has grown significantly in the Valley, with companies like announcements including: Orano, BWX Technologies, Triso X, Kairos Power and Centrus Energy.
ORNL, U.S. Dept. of Energy
Good for our Communities. Good for Clean Investments.
Universities and research centers throughout the region including the University of Tennessee, Vanderbilt University, Western Kentucky University, Mississippi State University, and Oak Ridge National Laboratories offer degrees and advanced programs in energy-related areas.
Over $150M
Invested in the region for clean technology and clean energy.
5
Home to five Research 1 universities & four world-class R&D facilities.
230+
Universities, technical schools and community colleges.
Home to Leaders in Clean Technology
Thanks to renowned research institutions like the Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the Center for Bioenergy Innovation, our region is recognized as a global leader in the field. Some of the companies that are already headquartered here include:
- BWX Technologies
- Centrus Energy
- First Solar
- Kairos Power
- LIS Technologies
- Oklo
- Orano
- One Scientific
- Radiant Nuclear
- Triso X
- Qcells
- Type One Energy
Supplying the Energy Systems Industry
ORNL, U.S. Dept. of Energy
Our People Are Our Most Valuable Resource
Between 2018 and 2023, our region’s five year population growth rate was approximately 1.7x higher than the country’s average growth rate, helping ensure an educated and motivated workforce for the clean tech industry.
Do Business With Us
Thanks to state-level support, our region is leading the way in nuclear energy innovation and investment. Many companies in the clean technology industry have already made our region their home. Here are just a few of the reasons why:
99.999% Reliability
TVA offers low-cost, highly reliable power to its customers.
Diverse Power Generation
Nearly 60% of the region’s power comes from carbon-free sources.
Competitive Electricity Rates
Our region’s industrial electric rates are among the lowest compared to peer utilities.
Meryl Harris
Clean Technologies Specialist
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