University of Virginia’s College at Wise Debuts NuScale Energy Exploration Center

NuScale Power Corporation (NYSE: SMR), the industry-leading provider of proprietary and innovative advanced small modular reactor (SMR) nuclear technology, today announced the opening of its 12^th Energy Exploration (E2) Center at the University of Virginia’s College at Wise (UVA Wise), strengthening southwest Virginia’s role in advancing nuclear energy education and workforce development. The E2 Center, funded by a grant from the Virginia Clean Energy Innovation Bank powered by the Virginia Department of Energy (Virginia Energy), will deliver an immersive training and simulation environment designed to prepare the next generation of nuclear energy professionals.

“Today marks an important step forward in the expansion of clean-energy workforce development as NuScale opens our second E2 Center in the state of Virginia and 12^th globally,” said John Hopkins, NuScale President and Chief Executive Officer. “UVA Wise is now equipped with industry-leading simulation technologies that mirror real-world operations of advanced SMR plants containing NuScale Power Modules. This center will provide students and trainees with practical experience and the expertise needed to lead in the energy sector and advance Virginia’s – and the country’s – clean-energy future.”

NuScale is a leader in the SMR industry as the only technology to have received design approval from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), and with modules already in production. NuScale's E2 Centers provide an interactive learning environment where students can gain firsthand experience in operating a modern nuclear power plant. Using state-of-the-art computer modeling and a four-module control room simulator based on NuScale’s advanced SMR design, the E2 Center allows students and other users to assume the roles of nuclear plant operators, responding to simulated scenarios, monitoring system performance and gaining real-time insight into modular nuclear technology.

In coordination with university leadership and Virginia Energy, the E2 Center is intended to support regional workforce transition, STEM education pathways, and potential future energy-technology deployments within the state.

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger emphasized the role of advanced nuclear energy in meeting the Commonwealth's growing energy needs while creating new opportunities for workforce development and economic growth.

"Building a more affordable and reliable energy future means increasing energy generation in Virginia, and advanced nuclear is a part of how we get there," said Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger. "Southwest Virginia has powered our Commonwealth for generations, and the installation of one of only a handful of facilities like this anywhere in the world is a recognition of what the region has always had to offer. That’s good for UVA Wise students, good for the communities across Southwest Virginia building their economic futures, and good for Virginia as we address increasing energy demand."

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