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Radiant, a nuclear generator company, announced plans to establish the company’s nuclear manufacturing and research and development operations in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 175 new jobs and investing $280 million that will support the development and mass production of the world’s first one-megawatt portable nuclear generator. Economic development partners include the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, Roane County, City of Oak Ridge, City of Oak Ridge Electric Department, U.S. Department of Energy, and East Tennessee Development Agency. This project furthers TVA’s mission of service to help improve the quality of life for the people of the Valley.

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Oklo Inc., an advanced nuclear technology company, announced plans to establish operations in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating more than 800 new jobs and investing $1.7 billion, which includes the development of an advanced nuclear fuel recycling facility. This announcement establishes Oklo as the nation’s first privately funded nuclear recycling facility, providing a durable, domestic fuel supply for advanced reactors.  Economic development partners include Oak Ridge Electric Department, U.S. Department of Energy, Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, Oak Ridge Corridor Development Corporation, East Tennessee Development Agency, Roane County, and the City of Oak Ridge. This project furthers TVA’s mission of service to help improve the quality of life for the people of the Valley.

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