The Verge Science
5 March 2026
Bill Gates’ nuclear company is the first to get approval to build next-gen reactor
Why It Matters for ITAD
This industry news may have implications for IT asset disposal and recycling operations.
Bill Gates-founded nuclear energy startup TerraPower has been granted approval from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to build a next-generation reactor in Wyoming. This is the first commercial-scale, advanced nuclear power plant to ever receive the federal permit, according to the press release, and will be the first commercial reactor constructed in the US in almost […]
Key Takeaways
- • Bill Gates’ nuclear company is the first to get approval to build next-gen reactor.
- • This is the first commercial-scale, advanced nuclear power plant to ever receive the federal permit, according to the press release, and will be the first commercial reactor constructed in the US in almost […]
