

Terrapower's Chris Levesque & Utah Governor Spencer Cox Talk Nuclear Power
Aug 25, 2025
Chris Levesque and Governor Spencer J. Cox unveil Utah's ambitious Operation Gigawatt, aiming to double energy output with cutting-edge nuclear power. They delve into Natrium reactors that promise enhanced safety and efficiency. The conversation highlights urgent modernization in the nuclear sector, innovative cooling methods, and the collaboration needed for energy diversification. They also address challenges like federal funding cuts for solar energy, emphasizing a balanced, bipartisan approach to Utah's energy future.
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Operation Gigawatt's Big Ambition
- Operation Gigawatt aims to double Utah's energy production to meet economic, security, and environmental needs.
- Governor Spencer Cox argues nuclear is essential alongside renewables to supply large, reliable power.
Natrium: Sodium Cooling Plus Storage
- TerraPower's Natrium uses liquid sodium to enable low-pressure, safer, and more economical reactors with built-in energy storage.
- Chris Levesque says this storage helps balance variable renewables in the Mountain West.
Pick Sites Fast And Build Faster
- Utah and TerraPower will evaluate multiple sites and could mobilize soon after site selection to shorten timelines.
- Chris Levesque says Natrium construction can take about three years, faster than current large reactors.