Wvexplorer West Virginia Advances Nuclear Energy Initiatives Amid Federal Interest
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- •West Virginia University is launching a nuclear engineering program starting in 2027.
- •The state is included in the Department of Energy's Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses initiative.
- •West Virginia proposed to be a central hub for nuclear fuel recycling and interim storage.
West Virginia University is launching a nuclear engineering program to support the state's role in the nuclear industry as it seeks to become a central hub for nuclear fuel recycling and storage. The state has been included in the U.S. Department of Energy's Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses initiative, which aims to enhance the nuclear fuel cycle. Governor Patrick Morrisey announced that West Virginia can fast-track permits and has proposed various sites for potential nuclear projects. However, the state clarified it would not accept a nuclear-waste disposal role. Documents obtained by the Charleston Gazette-Mail reveal that West Virginia's Office of Energy proposed serving as a central hub for nuclear fuel recycling and interim storage. The state aims to leverage its history in energy production to support these initiatives, despite previous concerns about public opposition.
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