MERRIAM, Kan. (WDAF) -- Evergy and the nuclear innovation company TerraPower are deciding whether they want to build a nuclear power plant in Kansas.

TerraPower, founded by Bill Gates, is exploring whether its new natrium technology could be used for the facility.

The two companies, along with the Kansas Department of Commerce, announced on Tuesday the signing of a memorandum of understanding to explore potential sites for a possible nuclear plant.

There is already one nuclear power plant in the state.

Evergy's Director of Corporate Communications, Gina Penzig, says there are record levels of development in both Kansas and Missouri, particularly in data centers, logistics, and manufacturing.

"And so, it's driving an increased need for electricity over the next five to ten years," Penz

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