The U.S. Army announced Wednesday that it plans to add nuclear microreactors at five military bases from New York to Texas as a reliable source of energy independent of the commercial electric grid.

Fort Hood was among five installations selected to host a nuclear microreactor, with the contract awarded to General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems.

This microreactor is a prototype under the Project Janus Program, which is an initiative designed to accelerate the deployment of advanced, clean energy technologies to support national defense."This initiative promises to deliver resilient, 24/7 baseload power directly to our installation, ensuring critical defense operations remain secure and uninterrupted under any conditions," said Col. Mark R. McClellan, Fort Hood Garrison commander.