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The SMR Feasibility Study, formally requested as part of the MOU in December 2019, concludes that the development of SMRs would support domestic energy needs, curb greenhouse gas emissions, and position Canada as a global leader in this emerging technology. SMRs are nuclear reactors that produce 300 megawatts (MW) of electricity or less. They can support large established grids, small grids, remote off-grid communities and resource projects. The study, conducted by Ontario Power Generation, Bruce Power, NB Power and SaskPower, identifies three streams of SMR project proposals for consideration by the governments of Ontario, New Brunswick and Saskatchewan. Stream 1 proposes a first grid-scale SMR project of approximately 300 MW constructed at the Darlington nuclear site in Ontario by 2028. Subsequent units in Saskatchewan would follow, with the first SMR projected to be in service in 2032. ....
Simpson secured funding for programs vital to Idaho including full funding of PILT, Sage Grouse Initiative, Dairy Research, TRIO Program and INL Funding Washington, D.C. â Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson supported the Senate Amendment to H.R. 133, the Bipartisan-Bicameral Omnibus & COVID Relief Package, that will fund the government through Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 and provide COVID relief for Americans. This critical legislation marks the conclusion of several months of negotiations and passed the House of Representatives in two sections, the first with a vote of 327-85, and the second with a vote of 359-53. The bill is also expected to pass in the Senate, and President Trump said he will sign the legislation as soon as it arrives on his desk. ....
Simpson claims political wins in appropriations bills Second District Congressman Mike Simpson WASHINGTON D.C. (KIFI/KIDK)-Idaho’s congressional delegation voted in support of the COVID Relief and Omnibus funding bill that passed Congress last night. “I am relieved that a deal has been reached to help Idaho families and small business during this uncertain time,” said Congressman Mike Simpson. “This bill builds on the extraordinary success of Operation Warp Speed to help get vaccines to all Americans, provides stimulus checks to individuals and families, and enhances the Paycheck Protection Program to help Idaho’s many small businesses. It also completes Congress’ appropriations work for Fiscal Year 2021,” said Representative Mike Simpson (R-ID). ....