>>Air Force selects JBSA as potential site for nuclear microreactor<\/a><\/p>\n\u201cThis selection places JBSA at the forefront of energy innovation and installation readiness,\u201d said Brig. Gen. Randy Oakland, JBSA and 502d Air Base Wing commander. \u201cWhether a potential cyber attack or a natural disaster, we must be capable of withstanding and recovering from any challenge.\u201d<\/p>\n
JBSA said it will continue its energy resilience tasks with CPS Energy throughout the duration of the project. <\/p>\n
\u201cCPS Energy is a proud partner with JBSA and the City of San Antonio on this cutting-edge energy resilience project,\u201d said Rudy D. Garza, CPS Energy president and CEO. \u201cThis initiative aligns with our commitment to exploring innovative, reliable energy solutions that will power our community\u2019s future. <\/p>\n
Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai also said that he supports the nuclear microreactor project, which JBSA said will be a safe and renewable energy source. <\/p>\n
\u201cBexar County supports this critical energy project,\u201d Sakai said. \u201cA secure and resilient JBSA strengthens our entire region, and we are proud to stand with our military partners in this important initiative.\u201d<\/p>\n
According to the release, the nuclear microreactor would not require water to cool down due to its fundamental design. <\/p>\n
Joint Base San Antonio said it will continue to work with local, regional and state officials to develop a public engagement process throughout the project\u2019s various phases. <\/p>\n
JBSA is made up of four primary locations: Fort Sam Houston, Camp Bullis, Lackland Air Force Base, and Randolph Air Force Base.<\/p>\n
At this time, an official location for the nuclear microreactor has not been officially announced. <\/p>\n
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