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Utah Launches Nuclear Energy Ecosystem, Aims to Lead "Renaissance"
18 Nov
Summary
- Utah partners with Hi Tech Solutions and Holtec International to build nuclear facility
- Project expected to bring $750 million in private investment and 1,350 jobs
- Aims to position Mountain West as hub for advanced nuclear deployment
In a major announcement on November 14th, 2025, Utah Governor Spencer Cox revealed plans to build a small nuclear power plant in Brigham City, alongside a manufacturing and training hub. The project, part of the state's "Operation Gigawatt" initiative, is a partnership with Hi Tech Solutions and Holtec International, and aims to establish a complete civil nuclear energy ecosystem from start to finish.
The $750 million investment is expected to bring approximately 1,350 jobs to the area, including 700 construction jobs and 650 long-term positions. The facility will manufacture parts for small modular reactors and train a specialized nuclear workforce, with the goal of eventually deploying a fleet of reactors across Utah and the Mountain West region.
