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‘Operation Gigawatt’ to boost Utah’s energy supply with nuclear, geothermal power

Governor Spencer Cox has unveiled “Operation Gigawatt,” an effort to boost Utah’s energy supply by developing nuclear and geothermal power in the state. Faced with growth and increasing demands for energy, the governor and state energy leaders announced the plan to expand Utah’s energy production.

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Louisiana Is Positioning Itself to Power the Southern Renaissance

A renaissance is underway in the South, the foundation of which is Louisiana’s impressive capacity to generate electricity. This new Southern industrial revolution is powered by clean, plentiful and reliable energy that will stabilize both rural and urban communities. It is not limited just to manufacturing and jobs.

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Energy Security and Economic Growth Through Advanced Nuclear Technology

By: Paul Kjellander, CEO, KJER LLC
As we navigate the dynamic landscape of the energy transition, advanced nuclear technology emerges as a critical opportunity to foster economic growth and enhance national security. With four decades of experience in public policy and energy, particularly in roles at the Idaho Public Utilities Commission, the Office of Energy, and the Idaho State Legislature I see the transformative potential for advanced nuclear energy.
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Why Community Support and State Expertise are Vital for Advanced Nuclear in Alaska

By: Christi Bell, Associate Vice Chancellor and Executive Director of the University of Alaska Anchorage Business Enterprise Institute
Innovative solutions that transcend our historical energy paradigms are crucial as we tackle energy transitions to meet Alaska’s unique landscape and future needs. Energy security and affordability are essential for Alaska’s future prosperity. However, presently, Alaskans continue to grapple with high energy costs and a limited supply, making it hard to pursue economic growth.
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Nuclear to change Wyoming’s energy relationships, UW experts say

EMA Member Tara Righetti said the vision of places like the University of Wyoming’s Nuclear Energy Research Center, of which she is the co-director, is to create zero-emission industrial hubs. She said Wyoming has the potential to be a hub and leader in decarbonizing both the energy and industrial sectors, adding the industrial sector to the […]

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TerraPower selects Kemmerer, Wyoming as the preferred site for advanced reactor demonstration plant

November 16, 2021

TerraPower today announced Kemmerer, Wyoming as the preferred site for the Natrium™ reactor demonstration project, which is a TerraPower and GE-Hitachi technology, and is one of two competitively-selected advanced reactor demonstration projects (ARDP) supported by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The company selected the Kemmerer location, near the Naughton Power Plant, following an extensive evaluation process and meetings with community members and leaders.

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Eielson AFB Announced as Site for Air Force Micro-Reactor Pilot

October 15, 2021

The Department of the Air Force has selected Eielson Air Force Base (AFB) to pilot its first micro-reactor. The next-generation energy capability will provide the installation with a clean, reliable, and resilient nuclear energy supply technology for critical national security infrastructure.

The micro-reactor pilot was initiated in response to the Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act requirement to identify potential locations to site, construct, and operate a micro-reactor by the end of 2027. The micro-reactor will be commercially owned and operated and U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission licensed.

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