APPALACHIAN POWER EXPLORES SMALL MODULAR REACTORS TO MEET FUTURE ENERGY DEMAND IN VIRGINIA

ROANOKE, Va., Nov. 14, 2024 – In a major step toward securing Virginia’s reliable energy future, Appalachian Power announces plans to bring Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) to Virginia. Appalachian Power representatives identified a potential site for an SMR project on company-owned Joshua Falls property in Campbell County, Virginia, and plan to begin the Early Site Permit Application process. This site provides access to existing electrical infrastructure that is necessary for a generation project. The site