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Panelists say clear regulation and demand will help Utah become a nuclear hub
Summary
Panelists urged early, frequent regulator engagement and said Utah's K'12 strength, state support and legislative openness position it to attract nuclear supply-chain activity and behind'the'meter deployments for large customers.
Panelists advised startups to engage regulators early and often and asked regulators for clear, consistent communication. John Fogel Song recommended "early, often, clear, consistent" outreach to regulators and recognition of the regulator's difficult role.
Panelists pointed to Utah's K'12 investments and state programs as competitive advantages. Bethany Coats thanked Governor Cox for state support of Break Line Education and described how state funding has helped place military veterans into new careers. Scott Nolan said Utah could pursue behind'the'meter projects to serve large data centers and suggested that, if Utah "does what the other states won't do," the state could compete effectively for nuclear deployment.
One panelist referenced "a new bill that just got signed" enabling behind'the'meter generation; the panel did not provide the bill's citation or text during the session. The panel emphasized demand creation, supply-chain readiness and workforce as the triad needed to position Utah as a regional leader.
