Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced Utah, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Idaho as potential host states for Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses. These campuses aim to strengthen and modernize the nation’s nuclear fuel cycle, attract investment, expand domestic manufacturing, and create thousands of high-paying jobs in these regions.
DOE Secretary of Energy Chris Wright signed Memorandums of Understanding with the five states to explore opportunities for the campuses. Secretary Wright emphasized the expected economic growth and the campuses’ role in revitalizing America’s nuclear industry, aligning with President Trump’s energy dominance and security directives.
State officials expressed strong support. Utah Governor Spencer J. Cox said the campus would advance affordable and abundant power by developing the full nuclear lifecycle, highlighting national security and energy independence. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee pointed to the state’s nuclear leadership and readiness to support reliable energy solutions. Oklahoma Governor J. Kevin Stitt called the initiative an expansion of the state’s energy legacy and an opportunity to add nuclear energy.