In late April, the governors of Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen regional collaboration on energy policy, infrastructure development, and nuclear energy innovation.
The agreement, signed by Gov. Spencer Cox (Utah), Gov. Brad Little (Idaho), and Gov. Mark Gordon (Wyoming), establishes a cooperative framework to align energy-related efforts across the three states.
“The compact focuses on advancing energy resilience, coordinating infrastructure, advocating for commonsense federal policies, and accelerating the development of reliable, affordable nuclear energy,” a news release from Cox’s office said.
Under the MOU, the three states will collaborate in key areas, including:
• Aligning energy policies to support innovation and private investment
• Coordinating the development of critical energy infrastructure
• Jointly navigating regulatory and environmental challenges
• Advocating for federal support of regional energy priorities
• Enhancing energy resilience and grid reliability
• Expanding workforce development efforts to support the growing energy sector
• Ensuring continued delivery of affordable energy to residents
“The MOU represents a major milestone in building a regional “energy corridor” anchored by advanced nuclear technology, with Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming leading the way,” the news release said.
