State of Idaho releases Advanced Nuclear Strategic Framework to strengthen energy leadership and economic growth
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Boise, Idaho ~ Boise, Idaho - Governor Brad Little has announced the release of the Idaho Advanced Nuclear Strategic Framework (ANSF) by the Governor's Office of Energy and Mineral Resources (OEMR) and the Idaho Strategic Energy Alliance (ISEA). The comprehensive plan, developed by ISEA in collaboration with a broad coalition of stakeholders, outlines a clear strategy for advancing next-generation nuclear technologies in Idaho.

The ANSF aims to ensure that Idaho remains at the forefront of energy innovation by promoting safe, reliable, affordable, sustainable, and secure advanced nuclear energy. It reflects extensive input from public and private partners, including electric utilities, the Idaho National Laboratory, universities, state agencies, local governments, and industry leaders.

Governor Little expressed his pride in Idaho's history as the birthplace of nuclear energy and emphasized the importance of this framework in guiding the state's future in advanced nuclear development. He believes that by working together with all stakeholders involved, Idaho can strengthen its energy security, create more job opportunities for its workforce, and boost its economy while providing affordable and reliable power for its citizens.

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The ANSF highlights several unique strengths that make Idaho an ideal location for advanced nuclear deployment. These include the expertise of the Idaho National Laboratory in nuclear research and development, educational partnerships with universities and community colleges to build a strong workforce pipeline for advanced nuclear careers, rich mineral resources such as thorium and uranium that can support next-generation nuclear fuel production, collaboration between industry and utilities to evaluate advanced nuclear as a long-term energy option to meet growing demand.

Furthermore, regional partnerships such as the Tri-State Nuclear Compact with Utah and Wyoming and the Intermountain-West Nuclear Energy Corridor strengthen Idaho's role in national energy leadership.

The framework also includes key policy recommendations such as establishing a State Energy Fund to support nuclear development and utilizing the new Strategic Permitting Efficiency and Economic Development (SPEED) Council to streamline energy project development.

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According to OEMR Administrator Cally Younger, the ANSF positions Idaho to attract private investment, expand supply chains, and prepare a skilled workforce necessary to lead in this critical industry. She believes that this is an important step in ensuring that Idaho continues to provide reliable energy solutions that benefit its citizens and economy.

The Idaho Advanced Nuclear Strategic Framework can be accessed on the Governor's website at https://gov.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/0.... It is a significant milestone in Idaho's journey towards becoming a leader in advanced nuclear energy and sets the state on a path towards a more sustainable and secure energy future.

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