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Governors pitch nuclear research and small modular reactors as key to western energy future
Summary
Governors highlighted advanced and small modular nuclear options, the Idaho National Laboratory's role in innovation and the need for domestic fuel‑cycle capabilities as part of regional energy strategy.
Governor Little and Governor Gordon both highlighted nuclear research and manufacturing opportunities in the West, citing national laboratories and private developers as potential anchors for jobs and exports.
Governor Little pointed to Idaho National Laboratory as "one of the biggest assets" and said a recent waiver would allow material imports for research that he said "will literally extend the life of 50 of the whole fleet of 50 power plants all over The United States." Governor Gordon described renewed interest in advanced and small modular nuclear, noting TerraPower and other companies and saying Japanese partners are interested in investing.
Context: panelists framed nuclear development as a lever to meet projected demand increases and reduce transmission pressure by locating generation nearer load centers or scaling manufacturing for exports.
