BRIGHAM CITY, Utah (ABC4) — Brigham City Mayor DJ Bott and Gov. Spencer Cox have announced a nuclear power plant to be built in Brigham City.

Utah officials call it a “landmark announcement” about Utah’s role in shaping the future of American energy. The announcement took place at Brigham Academy Center, located at 58 N Main St., Brigham City.

The development is a part of the advancement of Operation Gigawatt, a project that is expanding and developing energy production in Utah. Officials said a fleet of small modular reactors will be built, which will result in lower energy costs for Utahns.

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