Event Brief
Utah project plans 1.5 GW using Holtec SMRs
Filed: Jun 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
Summary: A 1.5-gigawatt Utah project will use five 300-megawatt Holtec small modular reactors instead of two large units.
WHO: Holtec
WHAT: Plans for a 1.5-gigawatt nuclear project using five 300-megawatt Holtec small modular reactors
WHEN: Jun 29, 2026 at 3:53 PM ET
WHERE: Utah, USA
WHY: Rising electricity demand from AI data centers, chip plants, and electrification is driving interest in 24/7 carbon-free power on shorter timelines.
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