A Bill Gates-Backed Nuclear Reactor Receives Federal Approval for Construction

A novel nuclear power plant in Wyoming, backed by Bill Gates, has received a significant federal construction permit, marking the first new U.S. commercial reactor approval in nearly a decade. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission granted the permit to TerraPower, allowing construction to begin in Kemmerer, Wyoming, with operations expected to start in 2031. TerraPower plans to supply electricity to PacificCorp and has also committed to providing up to eight reactors for Meta’s data centers.

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