Governors pitch nuclear and expanded generation as part of AI competitiveness argument
At the White House event, governors from Georgia, Idaho and Nebraska emphasized expanding generation capacity — including new nuclear reactors and small modular reactors — as necessary to support data centers and maintain U.S. leadership in AI and industry.
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Multiple governors at the event argued that expanding power generation is essential to host large data centers and to keep the United States competitive in artificial intelligence. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp highlighted new nuclear reactors and an increase in capacity by more than 50% to meet incoming demand. Idaho Governor Brad Little emphasized small modular reactors and partnerships with the Department of Energy and Idaho National Laboratory.
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