Board hears update on Valar Atomics testing and local siting questions

During "Other business," board member Larry Jensen reported on a Valar Atomics event and relayed federal remarks about recent reactor movements. According to Jensen’s account, "the reactor they flew from California to Utah will supply power for 5000 homes, or a military base," and officials said renewables alone would not meet current generation shortfalls. Jensen said Valar is running tests in Emery County but is looking at two large properties in Carbon County for a potential build.

Board members identified infrastructure and water as key constraints if Valar proceeds locally: the company will need partners to build rail after roads are constructed, and questions about water use remain for Project Everest (an NDA-stage project). The Price River Water Improvement District (PRWID) has engaged Keller Engineering to design a treatment facility and provide cost estimates; that work has been shared with the NDA team and could influence any agreement to assist with water infrastructure. No formal county approvals or actions were recorded at the meeting, and the board framed these remarks as informational.