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Eagle Mountain is considering nuclear energy to meet growing data center demands.

The City Council approved a framework for future annexation to support energy growth.

Residents express concerns about safety and environmental impact of potential nuclear reactors.

EAGLE MOUNTAIN — Eagle Mountain is laying the groundwork for what could become a nuclear energy future as part of its long-term vision. But the idea is drawing mixed reactions from residents.

The City Council approved a framework for future annexation Tuesday night to map out where growth could occur. With Eagle Mountain emerging as a hub for data centers, including one operated by Meta, energy demands are a growing concern.

"Those data centers, with the advent of AI, are in ne

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