California’s Nuclear Power Revival | Long Beach News

California could be on the cusp of a nuclear energy revival as the Port of Long Beach partners with Bluecore Energy to build small modular reactors right on its docks — a bold move aimed at powering port operations with clean energy. While SMRs are still rare globally, with only a few running in Russia and China, the U.S. is investing heavily in the tech despite past cost overruns and regulatory hurdles. Bluecore’s innovative plan to deploy reactors on barges marks a first for American seaports, but approval from the NRC and overcoming California’s 50-year nuclear ban remain major obstacles. Supporters see this as a vital step toward decarbonization, while skeptics warn of financial and logistical risks. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d003db54a1ed90ad