Nuclear energy is abundant, reliable, and uses minimal land and water — yet it faces public skepticism rooted in fear and misunderstanding. That's why we're creating the Roving Reactor.
Traveling across the country, the Roving Reactor will showcase a scale model of a nuclear reactor surrounded by interactive exhibits for visitors of all ages. It's not just a technical display; it's a bold spectacle built to inspire curiosity, spark dialogue, and address concerns head-on.
It's about connecting with people emotionally, offering a vision of nuclear energy as a safe, transformative solution for our future. Over the next decade, we'll bring this conversation to communities nationwide, building the public support needed to unlock the enormous potential of nuclear energy.
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Some common questions:
Nuclear energy has one of the strongest safety records in electricity production. Modern plants have extensive safety systems and careful oversight. The technology maintains clean air and water, with remarkably few health impacts for the amount of energy generated.
Nuclear power generates significant electricity while keeping our air pristine and watersheds healthy. A single plant can power hundreds of thousands of homes while requiring minimal land use. This helps preserve natural spaces while ensuring communities have reliable power.
Nuclear energy offers distinct advantages. The plants operate reliably 24/7 and generate significant power in a compact footprint - a single facility can power about 850,000 homes. Modern nuclear plants typically operate for 60-80 years, and with advances in factory fabrication they're becoming one of the most cost-effective ways to generate electricity over their lifetimes.
This initiative brings nuclear energy education directly to communities across the country. Drawing inspiration from portable microreactor designs, the Roving Reactor helps people explore nuclear technology through interactive exhibits, including Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) that let visitors experience reactor operations firsthand.
These hands-on demonstrations not only showcase different reactor types - from large-scale to compact modular designs - but also introduce visitors to the diverse career opportunities in nuclear technology, from engineering and operations to maintenance and safety oversight.
The timing is right: Public support has reached 56% of Americans and continues to rise, with communities increasingly open to nuclear power to meet their energy needs.