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Utah won a ‘tight race’ to get a nuclear reactor by next year, startup founder says. Here’s what we know so far.

“This partnership is saying, ‘this company and this state are ready to lead that charge’” toward faster nuclear development, said Valar Atomics’ founder.

(Courtesy of Idaho National Laboratory) Utah Gov. Spencer Cox speaks at a ceremonial signing for energy legislation, including a new law bolstering nuclear power, passed during the 2025 General Legislative Session, at the Governor's Mansion on Monday, April 28, 2025.