LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) is currently considering 16 communities across the state as possible sites for a new nuclear power reactor.

The new nuclear power reactor is known as a Small Modular Reactor (SMR). SMRs offer unique attributes in terms of flexibility, efficiency and safety.

16 sites have been identified to proceed as possible site locations. These sites are located near the following cities: Beatrice, Brownville, Fremont, Grand Island, Hallam, Hastings, Holdrege, Kearney, Lexington, Nebraska City, Norfolk, Plattsmouth, Rushville, Sutherland, Valentine and Wauneta.

NPPD will perform a more in-depth technical evaluation and engage more with the communities listed to decide which cities to move forward with. The list will be shortened to two to f

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