Nuclear Power

U.S. support for nuclear power is the highest it's been in a decade. And there are a number of proposals for new plants in our region. That could mean an uptick in domestic uranium mining.

About 2,000 people live in Kemmerer, which is in the corner of southwest Wyoming, where the mountains meet the desert. In late 2021, TerraPower, founded by Microsoft billionaire Bill Gates, announced its plans to build a nuclear plant nearby. While there is some pushback, the hope is to create ‘greener’ energy and jobs for former coal workers.

The GOP's Lower Energy Costs Act passed the U.S. House on March 30 with only a handful of Democratic votes. The president has already promised a veto even before the Senate has taken up the bill.

With two coal-fired plants set to close by 2032, Rocky Mountain Power says it will help retrain employees.

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