Utah explores nuclear microreactors with Deployable Energy

The partnership follows recent discussions between Deployable Energy executives and Governor Spencer Cox regarding the integration of advanced nuclear technology into the state’s energy grid. The Unity system is designed as a factory-built, plug-and-play unit intended for rapid deployment in locations where traditional power infrastructure remains inaccessible. According to company CEO Bobby Gallagher, the collaboration focuses on building an ecosystem that balances technological innovation with community engagement.

Emy Lesofski, Director of the Utah Office of Energy Development, described the memorandum as a move toward a more reliable and secure energy future. While the agreement remains non-binding, it establishes a formal framework for information exchange and research. Deployable Energy, which claims its microreactors have already reached criticality and hold an Approval In Principle from a maritime classification society, views the Utah project as a key step in shifting nuclear power from complex, long-term construction projects to mass-manufactured, off-the-shelf energy products.