Bill Gates’ TerraPower Gets Approval To Build New Nuclear Reactor

Bill Gates’ TerraPower Gets Approval To Build New Nuclear Reactor

TerraPower's Nuclear Reactor Just Got Approved — And It Could Change How America Powers Itself Bill Gates' nuclear energy company, TerraPower, has just received federal approval to build a new kind of nuclear reactor in Wyoming — the first such permit issued in nearly a decade. If you've been watching the energy debate unfold, this is one of the most significant moments in American power generation in years. Here's everything you need to know about what was approved, how the technology works, and why it matters far beyond one state. The NRC Just Made History With TerraPower's Permit The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) granted TerraPower permission to break ground on its Natrium reactor this week, marking a genuine turning point in the country's nuclear energy story. The last time the NRC issued a construction permit like this was nearly ten years ago, making this approval a rare milestone. TerraPower will build its reactor near an aging coal power plant in Gil…