We’re honoured to share that the Advanced Nuclear Energy Committee in North Dakota has selected Nucleon Energy to lead a 12-month study that will chart the state’s path toward a nuclear-powered future.
Earlier this year, the legislature approved House Bill 1025, authorizing state funding for a nuclear energy study. Our proposal was chosen from among nine firms that presented to the committee.
What We’ll Be Working On
Over the next year, our team will:
- Identify potential locations for future nuclear development,
- Gauge public support and community readiness, and
- Lay the groundwork for the federal licensing process.
As a Canadian-based developer specializing insmall modular reactors (SMRs), we’re focused on providing affordable, reliable, non-emitting power that can compete with other fuel types.
Why Community Engagement Matters
From our perspective, nuclear projects can only succeed when they have strong community partnerships.
“The permitting cycle for nuclear plants is so long and so expensive that you can’t push that into a community,” said Will Bridge, CTO at Nucleon. “We’ve found success by bringing neutral experts into communities early, making sure people are informed, and ensuring they feel like partners from day one.”
Site selection will also depend heavily on existing or planned transmission infrastructure. As Ryan Tourigny, Chief Development Officer, explained:“It’s fundamental that we put these where the transmission grid either now or in the near future allows. Otherwise, we drive up costs for ratepayers, and that doesn’t make sense for North Dakotans.”
Looking Ahead
Ultimately, this study is about more than just one state. It’s part of a broader moment across North America, where utilities are exploring nuclear power as a way to meet the rising demand for electricity, driven in part by data centres, artificial intelligence, and electrification.
We believe small modular reactors will become increasingly economical over time, and now is the moment to build the foundation. North Dakota’s leadership in commissioning this study is a strong signal that the state is ready to explore what a nuclear-powered future could look like.
We look forward to collaborating with state leaders, stakeholders, and communities throughout this process, and to sharing updates along the way.
For more information on this recent development, read the news from the North Dakota Monitor.
About Nucleon Energy Inc.
Based in Calgary, Alberta, Nucleon Energy is a clean energy project developer focused on delivering integrated, dispatchable energy solutions across North America. The company is currently advancing cogeneration and electricity-only sites at several locations in Canada and the United States to serve the needs of power grids and industrial consumers with next-generation, low-carbon technologies.
For more information, visit www.nucleon-energy.com.
Media Inquiries:
Nucleon Energy Inc.
Ryan Tourigny
Chief Development Officer
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403-973-6880